Editors: Rafik Beekun, Tariq Ramadan and Yasir Qadhi

Brief Description

Much has been published about Islam and ethics. Often, however, such books or articles
have focused on the abstract and philosophical rather than the applied. Concurrently, a
deep divide has occurred between what Islam asks of its adherents and what many of
them abide by and apply in terms of ethics. For example, Muslims represents 23% of the
world population (Pew Research Center, 2013), but only one Muslim-majority country ranks
among the top 25 most ethical countries in the world, and 5 out of the ten most corrupt
countries in the world are in fact Muslim-majority countries (Transparency International
Corruption Perceptions Index, 2015). As a result of the above gaps in the application of
Islamic ethics, several prominent Muslim thinkers (e.g. Taha Jabir Al Alwani, Tariq Ramadan)
have been advocating for a fresh reading of the earliest and most important Islamic
sources including both the Quran and the Seerah of the Prophet (s). That re-reading
should also contextualize some of the verses in the Quran itself as well as the teachings
and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, and should occur in parallel with a reading of the
world around us.

The aim of this book, then, is to synthesize and advance both theoretical and empirical
research about applied Islamic ethics within various disciplines such as business (e.g.
economics, finance, marketing, accounting, and human resource development), the
sciences (physical, social, life, etc.), media, the law, politics, and environmental ecology. In
their emphasis on wasatiyya or balance, the key primary sources of Islamic teachings, the
Quran and the Sunnah weave core ethical principles such as adl (balance), qist (justice),
amana (trust) and ihsan (benevolence) within Islamic ethics. This book will therefore
provide a broad base for theory development while emphasizing practical approaches
towards key fields of knowledge within the context of Islamic ethics.

Possible topics

Ideally, chapters should focus on how Islamic ethics relates to key contemporary issues
facing Muslims in areas listed below. The following list provides possible areas to be
covered from an applied perspective. This is a suggestive, not a final list. We welcome
alternate suggestions and chapter topics that fit within the primary theme of this book.

Islamic ethics in the workplace

Islamic Ethics and Total Quality Management
Islamic identity and ethical subjectivity in the workplace
Impact of Islamic ethics on business (e.g. management, finance, marketing, accounting,
etc.)
Islamic ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
 Islamic ethics and globalization
Relationship between Islamic ethics and Environmental Ecology
Medical Ethics from an Islamic Perspective
The Law and Islamic Ethics
Governance and Islamic Ethics
Islamic ethics and economics
Islamic ethics and risk taking, financial investment or mergers and acquisitions
Islamic ethics and entrepreneurship or innovation
Islamic Ethics and Human Rights
Islamic ethics and politics

Timeline / Deadline

Submit book chapter: February 28, 2017

Notification of preliminary acceptance of chapter: April 15, 2017
Submission of revised chapter: June 15, 2017
Revision and resubmission(s): August 15 2017
Final manuscript sent to Springer: December 15, 2017

Target Audience

The target audience is broad and interdisciplinary. Identified target audiences are:
1.Academics and researchers in multiple research and applied fields such as all areas of
business, Psychology, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Media, etc where this book contributes
significantly to research and practice with respect how Islamic ethics applies to their field.

2.Universities where this book provides a core or supplementary reading for courses
related to ethics, religion or Islam.

3.Professionals where this book provides new insights and practical tools how to apply
Islamic ethics within their profession;

4.Global companies/multinationals where this book provides a new understanding and

practical frameworks connecting Islamic ethics to their areas of work or interest.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted by February 28, 2017 at the latest to be considered. All
submissions will go through a double blind review process. Depending on their specialty,
authors will be asked to participate in the review process. All submissions will be reviewed
also as a cohort for this edited book.
 Preference will be given to submissions that are original, have not been published and are
not being considered for publication elsewhere.
A submission should be original and neither have been published nor under publication
consideration elsewhere.
Submit your work in word format (not PDF or any other format)
Please follow the format and referencing style provided by the publisher. Click on the link
below to download Springers manuscript preparation instructions in pdf format. Please
pay special attention to sections 4.2, 4.3.4.4 and 4.7 in the instructions booklet:
http://tinyurl.com/ndzbz6p
Each chapter should be between 5,000 to 8,000 words including figures, tables, references
Please submit your manuscript by using the online submission system for this book.
Please use the following link to create an account and submit your
book: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=islamethics17

If you dont get a confirmation e-mail within 48 hours after submitting your chapter, please
contact the book editor. For further information please contact the book editors at the
email addresses listed below, and make sure to state Islam and Applied Ethics in your
email header.

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Rafik Beekun, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, Ethics and Strategy,
Co-Director, Center for Corporate Governance & Business Ethics,
Managerial Sciences Department, Mail stop 28
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557
Office: +01 (775) 682-9161
Email: rafikb@unr.edu

Tariq Ramadan, Ph.D

HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies,
Research Fellow of St Antonys College,
St. Anthonys College,
University of Oxford,
Pusey Lane
Oxford, OX1 2LE
England
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 278200
Email: tariq.ramadan@sant.ox.ac.uk

Yasir Qadhi, Ph.D

Adj. Assistant Professor
Dept. of Religious Studies,
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN.
Phone: (832) 455 5189
Email: yqadhi@gmail.com

Case Studies of Applied Ethics in Various Fields (political and social ethics;
biomedical ethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, ethics of
technology, banking and finance).

The students of Applied Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme are a big part of the Academy of
Islamic Studies, University of Malaya as a whole. Since its inception in 2002, many challenges have
been overcome. Today, the Applied Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme has become stronger
with a streamlined structure of studies that has been established. Together with dedicated lecturers
and staff, many improvements have been made in order to ensure that the Applied Sciences &
Islamic Studies Programme is capable of producing knowledgeable and competitive graduates in the
areas of Islamic studies and science.

Until the year 2014, nine generations of students of Applied Science & Islamic Studies Programme
(2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014) have successfully graduated. They are
now working in various professions in the public sector which include positions such as science
officer, diplomatic and administrative officer, J-Qaf teacher, instructor, lecturer and many more.
Others are with the private sector with some joining well-renowned companies such as Petronas,
IBM and Felda Global Ventures.

There are also many graduates from this programme who have chosen to further their studies.
Some pursue their postgraduate studies in the science stream, others in Islamic studies, and there
are also those who chose to further their studies by integrating Islamic studies and science. It is
interesting to note that aside from local universities, graduates from this programme have also
successfully furthered their studies overseas in countries such as the United Kingdom and Japan.
The success of these graduates will hopefully be continued by the present students of Applied
Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme in the years to come.

Hence, it is hoped that Applied Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme will attract more students as
an effort to produce a generation of Muslim scientists that are knowledgeable in both Islamic studies
and science.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Management of the Academy
of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya for their concern and effort in developing the Applied
Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme up until today. My heartfelt congratulations to all graduates
of the Applied Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme. All the very best to all future graduates of this
programme.
Thank you to all those who have been involved in establishing and strengthening the Applied
Sciences & Islamic Studies Programme. May the blessings of Allah SWT be with you.

DR. MADIHA BINTI BAHARUDDIN

Programme Coordinator
Applied Sciences with Islamic Studies

Introduction

The programme equips the students with an intergrated course between Applied Sciences and
Islamic Studies. Student are able to choose one of six specializations offered including Information
Technology, Biotechnology Environment, Biohealth Science, and Genetics and Biology Molecule.
The course aim to generate Muslim scientists in various critical fields in or order to face the
challenges within the Muslim community
Objectives

The purpose of this programme is to produce graduates who will:

1. master facts, concept and principle particularly in Islamic studies and generally in
science.

2. be able to solve scientific problems consistent with Islamic framework.

3. have skills to analyse data and do research in labs.

4. obtain the level of professionalism of a scientist and a Muslim to generate social

accountability in related profession.

5. able to manage the development of science and technology as well as

information expansion critically based on Islamic values.