News
11th Islamic
Economics Workshop," organized by the Research Center for Islamic
Economics under the umbrella of the İLKE Foundation, has achieved its
objectives. This annual workshop, dedicated to providing human-centered
solutions to challenges, gathers distinguished researchers in the field. The
theme of this year was "Islamic
Economics and the Environment," aiming to explore innovative approaches at
the confluence of Islamic economics and environmental considerations. Islamic finance has significant potential in the
realms of development and the environment. Mustafa Afşin
Sancar, Director of the Center for Islamic Economics Research (İKAM),
emphasized the increasing importance of environmental issues in our agenda. Sancar also
emphasized prevalent issues, including income inequality and the
overconsumption of resources.He stated, "We see different paradigms,
different possibilities with Islamic economics. We will discuss what these
possibilities are and how they can be implemented. Islamic finance has
substantial potential to contribute to development and environmental
issues." Suat Tüccar, Head of
Product Management and Digital Banking Group in Ziraat Participation Bank, emphasized that the academic studies in the field of Islamic economics
have a clear impact on the sector, with participation banks (Islamic Bank) standing
out as the most significant concrete result of these endeavors. In concluding
his discourse, he underscored the imperative for symbiotic collaboration
between the academic research in Islamic economics and the industry.
Emphasizing the reciprocal benefits that could be derived from such
collaboration, he highlighted the pivotal role that cooperation between these
domains plays in fostering a more robust and comprehensive understanding of
Islamic economic principles. Call for Practical
and Realistic Solutions Lütfi Sunar,
Chairman of the ILKE Foundation, expressed his hope that Islamic economics
would offer realistic and implementable solutions related to the environment,
emphasizing its potential to address environmental issues. In addressing
environmental concerns, Ayhan Karahan, IGIAD President, emphasized our responsibility to leave an
undisturbed world for future generations, without causing harm to the
environment. He highlighted that in this regard, the Islam provides humanity
with vital ideas and concepts related to justice, balance, and moderation. Islamic Economics Implementation AwardIn the year 2023,
the Emergency Aid Volunteers Association (ACİLDER) was honored with the Islamic
Economics Implementation Award. This
association, committed to the distribution of essential items required by
numerous families daily under the motto "Do Not Waste, Spend in
Charity," has been proactively aligned with the "Zero Waste"
objective, which has garnered increased attention in recent times. Within the framework
of the Islamic Economics Awards, the "Islamic Economics Research
Award" was presented to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Faruk Aysan for his significant
contributions through important research in the field. Dr. Ozan Maraşlı
received the "Islamic Economics Thesis Award" for his doctoral thesis
titled "The Economics of Awqaf in Turkey." Lastly, Murat Çizakça, who
has contributed to the field with over 200 works, was honored with the
"Contribution to Islamic Economics Award."
As part of the
kickoff for the 11th Islamic Economics Workshop, we hosted a panel discussion
titled "The Role of Islamic Economics and Finance in the Face of
Environmental Crises." Led by Prof. Dr. Necmettin Kızılkaya from Istanbul
University, the panel featured insightful contributions from Ömer Emeç, Deputy
General Manager of Albaraka Türk, and Prof. Dr. Ahmet Faruk Aysan, a faculty
member at Hamad bin Khalifa University in Qatar. Throughout the engaging
two-day workshop, researchers from various corners of the globe presented their
unique perspectives.
