Best Book Award in Islamic Economics

Honoring valuable works that have enriched the Islamic economics library

Best Book Award in Islamic Economics

Award Objectives

  • Supporting and recognizing writers and authors in the field of Islamic economics
  • Enriching the Islamic economics library with rigorous and substantive studies
  • Building a specialized knowledge base in the field of Islamic economics
  • Encouraging innovation and solutions for contemporary financial development challenges
  • Strengthening the State of Qatar's position as a global knowledge hub in Islamic economics
  • Leveraging these sources and studies in Islamic economics to serve decision-makers and institutions

Eligible Participants

  • Scholars, authors, and academics in the field of Islamic economics.
  • Postgraduate students.
  • Research institutions and centers in the field of Islamic economics.
  • Experts and specialists in Islamic financial applications and innovation.

Book Subject Areas

No. Field Description
1 Islamic Finance Studies on Islamic banking and finance, crowdfunding, sukuk, financing platforms, investment instruments, risk management, and modern financial technologies (FinTech).
2 Waqf, Zakat, and Charitable Work Studies on endowment management, endowment investment, endowment development, endowment funds, and modern financial techniques in endowment, zakat, and charitable activities.
3 Takaful Insurance Modern Sharia-compliant and economic models of cooperative insurance, and modern financial technologies.
4 Maqasid al-Sharia and Development Analysis of the impact of Islamic economics on achieving justice and stability, the role of Maqasid in the economic system, and sustainable development within Islamic economics.
5 Regulation and Practice Study of regulatory laws and policies governing Islamic finance, endowments, zakat, charitable work, and Sharia compliance.
6 Islamic Behavioral Economics Integrating consumer behavior concepts with Sharia principles, the moral economy, and social responsibility.
7 Islamic Digital Economy Digital currencies, artificial intelligence in Islamic financial institutions, and blockchain applications.

Nomination Requirements

  • The book must be specialized in Islamic economics topics, written in Arabic or English, not translated from another book, and must be characterized by originality and innovation.
  • The intellectual work must be published as a physical book. It may be a printed scholarly thesis or an edited manuscript. Textbooks and university course materials are not accepted.
  • The book must have been published within the last five years and must be no fewer than 30,000 words.
  • Submissions may be made by the candidate, and third-party nominations (other than the author) are also accepted.
  • The author must adhere to the scientific method and recognized standards of scholarly writing.
  • An author may submit only one work; however, co-authored works are permitted.
  • The work must not have received a similar award previously.
  • An electronic copy of the book must be submitted along with the application and other required documents.

Book Evaluation Stages

First Stage: Initial Assessment

  • Submission of all required documents (electronic copy of the manuscript, application form, undertakings, and CV).
  • Verification that the work meets the award's terms and criteria.
  • Screening the work through plagiarism detection tools.
  • Works that do not meet the required conditions and standards will be disqualified.

Second Stage: Scholarly Review

  • Appointment of 3–5 specialized reviewers for each work (Sharia, Economics, Language, Law, Technology).
  • The review process is confidential and follows the principles of double-blind peer review.
  • The review period is 2–3 months.
  • Reviewers are required to submit a detailed report and evaluation form for each work.

Evaluation Criteria

Criterion Score (out of 100) Details
Originality and Innovation 25 Novelty of the topic – innovation in approach – providing qualitative additions
Scientific Methodology 20 Clarity of research method – soundness of structure – organization of material
Documentation and Sources 10 Comprehensiveness of references – their currency – diversity between Arabic and international sources
Sharia-Economic Harmony 15 Balance between the Sharia and economic approaches – absence of contradictions
Applied Value 10 Potential for application in policies or institutions
Language and Style 10 Linguistic accuracy – clarity of expression – free from vagueness or ambiguity
Contribution to Knowledge Advancement 10 The extent to which the book opens new horizons in the field

Prize

Cash Prize Award/Certificate
50,000 Qatari Riyals Award plaque and certificate
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