The Importance of Scientific Research in Islamic Economics
Scientific research is the cornerstone for developing and advancing Islamic economics, which
today faces complex challenges in terms of technological changes, modern financing instruments,
and market transformations. Islamic economics, with its inherent value system, is capable of
providing fair and sustainable models when supported by original and in-depth research.
Award Objectives
- Supporting and encouraging original scientific research
in the fields of Islamic economics
- Developing Sharia-compliant solutions for developments
in the digital economy and modern financial technologies
- Strengthening cooperation between specialized
researchers and Islamic financial institutions
- Promoting the culture of Islamic economics and
disseminating its research findings to communities locally and globally
- Bridging Sharia knowledge with economic applications and
modern financial technologies
- Highlighting Qatar's role in nurturing Islamic economic
thought globally
- Leveraging the outcomes of scientific research in
Islamic economics to serve decision-makers and institutions
Eligible Participants
- Researchers and academics at universities and research centers.
- Postgraduate students in Islamic jurisprudence, economics, and finance.
- Institutions and centers specializing in Islamic economics.
- Experts and specialists in Islamic financial applications and innovation.
Research Fields
| 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 |
Zakat, Waqf, and Charitable Work |
Studies on zakat, endowment funds, endowment investment and management,
endowment development, and modern financial techniques in endowment, zakat, and
charitable activities. |
| 3 |
Takaful Insurance |
Modern Sharia-compliant and economic models of cooperative insurance. |
| 4 |
Maqasid al-Sharia (Objectives of Islamic Law) 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. |
Participation Requirements
- The research must be original and not previously
published in any medium (electronic or print) nor submitted for publication.
- Adherence to the scientific method in accordance with
recognized academic standards, including proper source documentation and methodology.
- The research must fall within the award's specified
fields.
- A previous award winner may only participate again two
years after their win.
- Upon submission, the researcher must upload the required
data and documents to the award platform.
- The researcher must submit an executive summary of no
more than 1,000 words.
- The research must be written in either Arabic or
English.
- It should address a topic with a clear practical or
developmental impact.
- Research that violates the award's terms and criteria
will be disqualified.
Research Evaluation Stages
First Stage: Evaluation of Submitted Research Summaries
- Topic selection.
- Relevance of the topic to the chosen field.
- Clarity and significance of the research problem.
- Fulfillment of basic abstract requirements.
- Novelty and innovation of the subject.
Second Stage: Judging Criteria
| Criterion |
Weight |
| Originality and Innovation |
30% |
| Scientific and Methodological Value |
25% |
| Structure and Coherence of Research |
20% |
| Research Findings and Applied Impact |
15% |
| Quality of Presentation and Analysis |
10% |
Prizes
| Rank |
Cash Prize |
Certificate/Publication |
| First Place |
35,000 Qatari Riyals |
Certificate, electronic and print publication |
| Second Place |
25,000 Qatari Riyals |
Certificate, electronic and print publication |
| Third Place |
15,000 Qatari Riyals |
Certificate, electronic and print publication |