Muslim consumers represent an untapped and viable market segment, but to date there has been very little research on catering to their needs or running and managing Islamic businesses. Innovations in Islamic business, interest in the use of Sukuk (Islamic bonds) to finance major projects, pressures on Islamic banks to reduce the financing gap in society, and the need to understand Muslim consumers, require a deeper grasp of the issues and opportunities involved, which are quite unique. In similar vein, acquiring expertise on topics specific to Shari'ah-compliant businesses requires a thorough knowledge of matters ranging from financing to branding and, in a broader sense, creating an entrepreneurial framework suitable to the market. This book fills this gap by presenting high-quality and original case studies on Islamic finance, marketing and management from around the world. Equally valuable in business school classrooms and for c-suite strategists, it will help readers shape business strategies to tap into a billion-strong market.

Introduction: Managing Shari'ah Compliant Businesses to Create Sustainable Value.- Islamic Financial Management: The Challenges and Potentials of Improving Access to Islamic Financial Services in Non-Muslim Countries: The Case of Australia.- The Role of Cash Waqf in Poverty Reduction: A Multi-Country Case Study.- A Case Study on Default of Islamic Financing Facilities: Malaysian Perspective.- Employee Provident Funds' Market Performance: The Case of Malaysia.- Function, Prospects, and Challenges of Shari'ah Based Banking: Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited.- Harmonisation of Shari'ah Screening in International Markets: The Case of Nigeria.- A Basic Comprehensive Accounting Package for Musharakah: Consolidation of Islamic and Conventional Practices.- Converting Turkish Agricultural Credit Cooperatives into Islamic Financial Institutions.- Islamic Marketing and Management: Cradling two Worlds - Tanamera.- Halal Dietary Supplement Products in Malaysia.- Impact, Perception and Challenges due to Halal Certification: The Case of Zulaikha Shop.- Was the Boycott of McDonald's Malaysia Religiously Motivated.- Cadbury and the Porcine DNA Crisis.- Can Siti Khadijah Telekung Overcome Cultural Differences in the UK?.- Halal Advertising on Facebook: A Case Study of Health and Beauty Products in Malaysia.