Islamic wealth taxation and financing public health : an interdisciplinary analysis of human rights, Islamic law, and the constitution of Kenya / by Lyla A. Latif.

[United Kingdom] : Ethics International Press Ltd., 2023.

xvi, 363 pages : maps ; 21 cm.

"[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"-- Back cover.

Electronic version: Latif, Lyla. Islamic Wealth Taxation and Financing Public Health. Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2023

English

March 06, 2024

Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-363).