Analysis of commodity reserve currency system from Siyasah Shariyyah perspective

Jameel Ahmed, Ahamed Kameel Mydin Meera, Muhammad Yusuf Saleem and Patrick Collins

Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 2018, vol. 9, issue 2, 222-250

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to apply the doctrine ofsiyasah shariyyahto a policy proposal in the area of monetary economics, namely, the Grondona system of conditional currency convertibility, which has been proposed as a practical means of resisting the economic instability caused by the present-day fiat money system. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses library research to review the literature relevant to the Grondona system, and examines the extent to which its operations conform to the principle ofsiyasah shariyyah, thereby encouraging Maslahah, i.e. the public interest. Findings - It has been found that the Grondona system conforms to the philosophy ofsiyasah shariyyahbecause it promotes public welfare in a number of ways. First, it is based on the fundamental principle of Prophet Yusuf’s/Joseph (peace be upon him) economic planning, which is accumulating reserves of primary commodities during times of plenty and releasing those reserves of commodities during periods of scarcity. Second, it provides the necessary linkage between the monetary world and the real economy. Third, it could be implemented in parallel with the existing monetary system by using the national currency. Fourth, it would help the least developed countries of the world, which mainly depend on exports of primary commodities (mostly agricultural). Research limitations/implications - Because of the chosen research approach, this research study is theoretical in nature. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to evaluate the system from economic perspective based on simulation for the purpose of possible implementation. Practical implications - The paper includes important implications for the policymakers in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries for the possible implementation of Grondona system. Originality/value - This paper fulfils an identified need to apply the philosophy ofsiyasah shariyyahto the area of monetary economics.

Keywords: Commodities Reserve Department; Commodity reserve currency system; D-8 countries; Grondona system; OIC countries; Siyasah Shariyyah (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/JIABR-05-2015-0018

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