Financing SMEs through the Islamic Qard al-Hasan: a proposal of Islamic FinTech interest- free lending for government initiatives.

• Main Authors: Adam Sa'ad, Auwal, Pitchay, Allah Pitchay
• Other Authors: Nader, Naifer
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English; English
• Published: IGI Global Publication 2019
• Subjects: HG Finance; HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance; HG4001 Financial management. Business finance. Corporation finance.
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/74855/1/74855_Financing%20SMEs%20through%20the%20Islamic%20Qard%20al-Hasan.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/74855/7/74855_Financing%20SMEs%20through%20the%20Islamic%20Qard%20al-Hasan_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/74855/; https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/financing-smes-through-the-islamic-qard-al-hasan/236798

Financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the most important mechanisms to boost eco- nomic growth in both developed and developing nations. The contributions of SMEs in many countries’ gross domestic product (GDP) have been overwhelming. SMEs improve job creation in all sectors of the...