New Horizon

(Issue 61)

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The So-Called Causes of Slow Growth

Feature Road to the Information Superhighway
The IT-literate whizzkids of the world take to the Information Superhighway like a duck to water, while the rest of us are more fearful of sinking without trace. Abd Rahman Ahlan attempts to shed light on the Cyber-phenomenon, and discusses its repercussions.
Islamic Banking
Promising Perspectives Behind the Former Iron Curtain
The emerging markets of Russia and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States provide attractive opportunities for Islamic Banks, especially when taking into consideration the 15 million-plus Muslims living there. Dr Yuri N Tarilov explains.
Islamic Stock Market
Is an Islamic Stock Market Viable?
Common stocks are a legitimate form of instrument in Islam but many of the practices associated with Stock trading are not. Tony Naughton looks at the structure and practices of stock markets from an Islamic perspective
IIBI Forum

IIBI Shariah Scholars provide answers to questions and issues pertinent to Islamic banking

IIBI News

Report on Institutes Activities

News Monitor

New Horizon reports on recent developments within the Islamic financial world