Announcement

2nd International Conference on Islamic Financial Literacy (2nd  ICiFIL) 2024
2 & 3 October 2024
Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Website: https://conference.iium.edu.my/icifil/

Theme: “Empowering the Future: Integrating Financial Literacy and Sustainability in Islamic Finance”

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, Islamic finance has stood out as an alternative underpinned by its ethical principles and commitment to sustainability. The International Conference on Islamic Financial Literacy (ICiFIL), inaugurated in 2021 by the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF), has emerged as a seminal platform for advancing knowledge, promoting inclusivity, and bridging gaps in the understanding of Islamic finance. Rooted in ethical decision-making and social responsibility, Islamic finance aligns well with the global sustainability agenda, offering solutions for equitable growth and ethical business practices through its prohibition of interest, emphasis on risk-sharing, and ethical investment principles.

Recognising the critical role of financial literacy in empowering communities worldwide, the 2nd ICiFIL in 2024 seeks to delve deeper into the symbiosis between Islamic financial literacy and sustainability. Themed “Empowering the Future: Integrating Financial Literacy and Sustainability in Islamic Finance,” this conference aims to educate and enhance the capabilities of individuals and communities globally, advocating for sustainable practices that are harmonious with Maqasid al-Shariah. Through this lens, the conference aims to illuminate paths towards a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable financial ecosystem, which reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of Islamic finance in the world today.

IIiBF, in collaboration with the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), is delighted to announce the call for papers for the 2nd  International Conference on Islamic Financial Literacy (ICiFIL) 2024. Building on the success of our inaugural conference, the 2nd  ICiFIL aims to bridge knowledge gaps and promote financial inclusivity and literacy within the Islamic finance sector, emphasising sustainable economic practices aligned with Maqasid al-Shariah.
We warmly invite scholars, writers, academics, researchers, and professionals from the industry to contribute their original and significant unpublished research papers to this distinguished conference. Each submission will undergo a peer review process to ensure quality and relevance. Our committee will also select certain papers that meet specific criteria for potential publication. While we encourage submissions that directly relate to our conference theme and the sub-themes mentioned on our website, we are also open to related topics that extend beyond these areas.

Main Theme

Acknowledging the dynamics of the financial systems, the challenges we face, and the unique ethical outlook that Islamic Financial Literacy offers, the chosen theme for the 2nd ICiFIL 2024 is set to be:
“Empowering the Future: Integrating Financial Literacy and Sustainability in Islamic Finance”

The sub-theme for 2nd ICiFIL 2024 includes:

i.     Islamic financial literacy
ii.    Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Islamic finance
iii.   Islamic Banking and Products Development
iv.    Islamic Capital Market
v.    Takaful and Retakaful
vi.   Islamic Wealth Management
vii.   Islamic Economics for Sustainable Development
viii.   Maqasid al-Shariah and Islamic Finance
ix.    Zakat, Waqaf and Sadaqah
x.    Islamic Fintech, Digital Banking
xi.   Other topics related to financial literacy and Islamic Finance

Conference Language

•    English
•    Arabic

Paper Submission Format

Formatting: A4 paper, single spacing, Times New Roman 11, margin top 0.89 inch/2.26 cm, left 0.71 inch/1.80 cm, bottom 0.39 inch/1 cm, right 0.74 inch/1.88 cm, 12 pages (maximum) including references.
Paper structure: Title, Authors Info, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Data and Methodology (for paper using quantitative methods), Findings and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations, References (APA style).

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers will potentially be published in:
•    Journal of Islamic Finance
•    Journal of Islamic Social Finance
•    International Journal of Al-Turath in Islamic Wealth and Finance (Arabic Papers)
•    Other Prospective Journals

*Best papers will be awarded special certificates.

Registration and Submission

a. Registration and submission of Full Paper must be done electronically through the online submission system.
•    Click on "Registration" to create ConfBay Account and proceed for conference registration by logging in the system.
•    Click on "Online Submission" to submit your abstract(s) / full paper.

b. Abstract and Full Paper Format - Strictly follow the template which can be downloaded at "Download menu"

Organized by
IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF)
International Islamic University Malaysia
P.O. Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website:  https://www.iium.edu.my/institute/iiibf

Email: icifil@iium.edu.my