Islamic wealth taxation and financing public health an interdisciplinary analysis of human rights, Islamic law, and the constitution of Kenya

"[This book] is a groundbreaking book examining innovative approaches to fund public health in non-Islamic countries, focusing on Kenya. The author explores the concept of zakat, an Islamic wealth tax, as a potential revenue source. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding local dyna...

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1. Verfasser: Latif, Lyla A. (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Bradford Ethics International Press Ltd, UK 2023
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Zusammenfassung:"[This book] is a groundbreaking book examining innovative approaches to fund public health in non-Islamic countries, focusing on Kenya. The author explores the concept of zakat, an Islamic wealth tax, as a potential revenue source. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding local dynamics and legal systems, offering insights from human rights, Islamic, and constitutional law. It aligns with global development goals and proposes a timely, relevant solution for sustainable funding without overburdening citizens, with a potential impact across Africa and beyond."
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-363)
Beschreibung:xvi, 363 Seiten
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21 cm
ISBN:9781804413302
978-1-80441-330-2
1804413305
1-80441-330-5