1) Islamic banking provides interest-free banking products that comply with Sharia law, including profit and loss sharing arrangements. It emerged in the 1970s due to factors like Arab nationalism, oil wealth, and individual choice. 2) Common Islamic banking products include short-term working capital financing, medium-term sales financing, syndicated financing, and sukuk (Islamic bonds). Mortgages are offered through diminishing musharakah, where the bank and customer jointly purchase a property. 3) The Islamic finance market has grown significantly, with over $700 billion in assets and $100-200 billion in liquid funds seeking Sharia-compliant investments. The industry is working to develop new