"Islamic Finance Research: A Comprehensive Knowledge Mapping Study of Global Trends, 2014-2024"

Djoubar, Mohammed; Shibani, Abdussalam

مجلة العلوم الإسلامية والحضارة
Volume 11, Numéro 1, Pages 13-44
2026-01-30

"islamic Finance Research: A Comprehensive Knowledge Mapping Study Of Global Trends, 2014-2024"

Authors : Djoubar Mohammed . Shibani Abdussalam .

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric knowledge-mapping of global Islamic finance research over 2014–2024, based on Scopus-indexed records and network-visualisation techniques. It maps publication dynamics, intellectual structure, leading authors/institutions, collaboration networks, and journal outlets to assess how scholarship has responded to normative–practical tensions in the field. Results show a 2.6-fold increase in annual publications (from ≈58 to 154), equivalent to a CAGR ≈10.3%, with a pronounced 2020 spike and a renewed surge in 2024 Research output concentrates in Economics, Econometrics & Finance (35.7%), Business/Management/Accounting (27.2%) and Social Sciences (21.6%) Malaysia dominates institutional and national production (IIUM and INCEIF prominent; ≈350 documents at country level) and flagship journals (e.g., JIABR) have consolidated visibility . Co‑authorship networks are polycentric with key hubs (e.g., Hassan M.K., Uluyol B.) and the literature evidences a persistent gap between risk‑sharing ideals and practice (murabaha predominance) . research recommendations focus on harmonization, fintech-enabled transparency, and ESG integration.