This volume takes a unique and challenging look at how money has operated in Islamic society and at how Islamic theoretical frameworks have influenced perceptions of money‎.‎ The author draws upon historical‎,‎ data and policy analysis to present a comparative study of monetary theories‎,‎ including recent treatment of money by Islamic economists‎.‎ Discussion also covers the nature of joint venture‎,‎ stock markets‎,‎ banks and financial intermediaries‎,‎ price stability and international trade‎.‎ This work sheds pioneering light in this area‎,‎ and will be of interest to academics‎,‎ graduates and researchers internationally‎.‎