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Islamic marketing: insights from a critical perspective

Aliakbar Jafari (Department of Marketing, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK)

Journal of Islamic Marketing

ISSN: 1759-0833

Article publication date: 23 March 2012

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to encourage a critical dialogue within the realm of Journal of Islamic Marketing. It invites marketing scholars and practitioners working on various topics related to Islam and Muslim societies to adopt fresh theoretical and methodological positions that would enhance the understanding of multiple marketing and market dynamics in Muslim societies.

Design/methodology/approach

The author uses a critical approach.

Findings

The author suggests that the advancement of knowledge in the area of Islamic marketing requires reflexivity and self‐critique.

Research limitations/implications

The paper highlights the constructive value of critical approach to the development of marketing theory and practice.

Originality/value

This paper reflects the author's personal viewpoint on the production of knowledge and improving practice in the realm of Islamic marketing.

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Citation

Jafari, A. (2012), "Islamic marketing: insights from a critical perspective", Journal of Islamic Marketing, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 22-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/17590831211206563

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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