Sukuk instrument in Islamic finance

In Islam there are ethical principles in every aspect of life including finance. Therefore, Sukuk Instrument as part of Islamic finance is explored from the perspective of these principles, and potential of sukuk as an alternative financing instrument and its benefits to society are analyzed. In doing so, firstly the principles of Islamic Economics are mentioned to draw the general framework of Islamic Finance. Then, ideal sukuk instruments are elaborated according to objectives of Islamic law. Moreover, sukuk types that are designed to finance socio-economic development like socially responsible investments sukuk and waqf-sukuk are explained. Then current sukuk instrument is criticized according to Islamic law and International Financial Standards. In the last part of thesis, policy recommendations as an outcome of this research are presented to develop sukuk further as an alternative financing instrument.