After a spiritually enriching month of Ramadan and joyful Eid celebrations, we at Islamic Finance Review (IFR) take a moment to reflect and realign. Ramadan offered a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to uphold integrity, compassion, and justice—not only in our personal lives but also in the systems we shape, especially within Islamic finance.

The Spiritual-Ethical Link in Finance

Ramadan isn’t just a period of worship; it is a time of introspection, accountability, and social concern. The Qur’an reminds us:

“O you who believe! Eat not up your property among yourselves in vanities; but let there be amongst you trade by mutual good will.”
— Surah An-Nisa (4:29)

Islamic finance, rooted in justice and transparency, stands on these very principles. It forbids exploitative practices and promotes equitable transactions, aligning closely with the ethical clarity that Ramadan inspires. Whether through Zakat, Sadaqah, or profit-and-loss sharing mechanisms, the entire framework seeks to create an inclusive and morally sound financial ecosystem.

Reviving Purpose Post-Eid

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”
— (Daraqutni, Hasan)

As we return to our academic, institutional, and entrepreneurial duties, this hadith calls us to contribute meaningfully through our work. For Islamic finance professionals and researchers, this means developing tools that serve humanity—offering ethical alternatives to conventional finance and championing inclusion, sustainability, and economic justice.

At IFR, we believe that post-Eid is not just a time to resume, but a time to recommit. Let this period be one of scholarly productivity, ethical innovation, and global collaboration in the service of a just economy.

What’s New and What’s Coming?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing:

• Research features on Islamic fintech and ethical innovation
• Case studies on Islamic microfinance and financial inclusion
• Scholarly perspectives on the post-Ramadan economic outlook
• Opportunities to publish in our academic journal: Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP)

We encourage you to submit your research, share feedback, or join our growing network of contributors who are passionate about ethical finance rooted in Islamic values.

Let this season be a catalyst—not just for growth, but for impact.
Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay ethical.

– Team Islamic Finance Review