{"id":12212,"date":"2025-02-16T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T09:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.tiu.edu.iq\/international\/?p=12212"},"modified":"2025-08-31T09:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:02:28","slug":"tishk-international-university-hosts-thought-provoking-workshop-on-the-controversy-of-islamic-banking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/business.tiu.edu.iq\/international\/tishk-international-university-hosts-thought-provoking-workshop-on-the-controversy-of-islamic-banking\/","title":{"rendered":"Tishk International University Hosts Thought-Provoking Workshop on the Controversy of Islamic Banking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On <\/span>Wednesday, February 12, 2025<\/span><\/strong>, Tishk International University\u2019s Departments of <\/span>International Relations and Diplomacy<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Accounting<\/span><\/strong>, and <\/span>Banking and Finance<\/span><\/strong> jointly hosted an engaging international workshop titled \u201cThe Controversy of the So-Called Islamic Banks.\u201d The event provided a platform for students, academics, clerics, journalists, and business professionals to engage in insightful discussions and debates on this complex topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Critical Look at Islamic Finance<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The workshop was led by <\/span>Mr. Shwan Zangana<\/span><\/strong>, an expert in Islamic Finance, and was moderated by <\/span>Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa<\/span><\/strong>, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the first session, Mr. Zangana outlined the core functions of conventional banks and contrasted them with the operations of Islamic banks. He then presented his critiques of Islamic banking practices, questioning their adherence to Islamic principles. This thought-provoking presentation set the stage for a lively and intellectually stimulating debate among the diverse group of participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

In-depth Discussion and Key Recommendations<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

During the second session, Mr. Zangana explored the controversial aspects of Islamic banking through the lenses of conventional banking systems, legal frameworks, and Islamic jurisprudence. The floor was opened for participants to share their thoughts, critiques, and questions. What followed was a spirited debate, with Mr. Zangana confidently addressing each comment with well-reasoned responses.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Zangana offered several key recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n