Socially Responsible Islamic Finance

Umar F. Moghul is a corporate and finance lawyer. For nearly fifteen years, he has assisted financial institutions, asset managers, and investors seeking to bring their businesses into compliance with Islamic law. He has designed a number of cutting edge Islamic investment vehicles and financial products in private equity and real estate. He presently teaches Islamic Law and Islamic Finance at University of Connecticut School of Law, USA; Islamic Business Ethics at Hartford Seminary, USA; and Halal Food Laws at Michigan State University College of Law, USA.

• 1. Islamic Spirituality: An Impetus to Responsibility and Impact.- 2. Congruence and Convergence: Contemporary Islamic Finance and Social Responsibility.- 3. Sketching Consciousness: Natural and Built Environments.- 4. Fatwas as Feedback Loops: Authenticity, Education, and Dialogue.- 5. Designing Mindful Contracts.- 6. Structuring Philanthropic Partnerships, Mission Lock, and Impact Investments.- 7. Conclusion.