Toward Equity: Transforming Financial Paradigms

This chapter explores the critical transition from debt-centric financing to equity investment, highlighting the need for viable equity options that address global challenges while ensuring profitability. It calls for a cultural shift in investment strategies, promoting sustainable development and community benefits over traditional rent-seeking models. Emphasizing collective responsibility, the chapter advocates for Western Muslims to lead in entrepreneurship and reshape the Islamic finance landscape with a focus on equity-based models that align with Islamic values.