Shari’ahissues, challenges, and prospects for Islamic derivatives: a qualitative study

Muhammad Rizky Prima Sakti, Ahmad Syahid, Mohammad Ali Tareq and Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir

Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, 2016, vol. 8, issue 2, 168-190

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigateshari’ahscholars’ views and experiences pertaining theshari’ahissues, challenges and prospects in Islamic derivatives. Specifically, this paper critically examines the criticisms toward conventional derivative instruments and the controversies surrounding underlying contracts and current Islamic derivative products. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses qualitative methods to form a deeper understanding ofshari’ahscholars’ perception and experience on Islamic derivatives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fiveshari’ahscholars who are currently working in Islamic financial institutions in Malaysia and Singapore. This study used phenomenological techniques for its data analysis. Findings - This study has found thatshari’ahscholars are aware of theshari’ahissues surrounding Islamic derivatives and have provided comprehensive insight on the solution to these issues. It was found that it is important to take into account the derivatives instruments in Islamic financial industry because of the need for hedging and risk mitigation within Islamic financial institutions. Nonetheless, the study has also found that the use of wa’ad contracts to structure Islamic profit rate swaps and foreign currency exchanges are problematic because of it having features of bay’ al-kali’ bil-kali (the sale of one debt for another). Originality/value - This study is one of few studies that highlight theshari’ahissues of Islamic derivatives in Islamic banking and finance industry. This paper is of value in discussing risk management and Islamic derivatives in Islamic financial institutions and how there are many issues under the investigation process, particularly issues related to controversial underlying contracts and products.

Keywords: Qualitative; Malaysia; Singapore; Risk management; Shari’ah; Islamic derivatives; G21; D81 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1108/QRFM-06-2015-0024

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