COMSATS Journal of Islamic Finance (CJIF) is a double-blind peer reviewed research Journal that is an official publication of Center of Islamic Finance (CIF) at CUI, Lahore. CJIF provides a platform to researchers, academicians and practitioners who are interested in new knowledge and in discussing ideas, issues and challenges in the field of Islamic finance, banking, accounting, business and economics. It further encourages qualitative and quantitative research in Fiqh al Muamlat and Islamic jurisprudence. CJIF welcomes strong evidence-based empirical studies and result-focused case studies. Critical and logical views on existing practices are also welcomed. CJIF Welcomes Research in Relation to (but not limited to) the Following Areas: Fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Finance reflecting trends and opportunities Risk management in Islamic Finance, Corporate finance Financial planning in Islamic Financial Institutions Corporate governance Management styles and strategies in Shariah environment Labour and welfare economics Zakat and awqaf Historical Background of Islamic Banking and Finance Investment strategy and Islamic Finance Housing finance by Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) Customer relationship management and service quality Political economy Analysis of Islamic and conventional financial institutions Islamic capital markets