This chapter aims at reviewing the basic concepts and principles of Islamic Capital Market (ICM). Hence, issues related to the ICM such as its components, norms and ethics of transaction, Sukuk structuring, stock selection criteria, regulatory and legal framework and challenges facing ICM were discussed. The method adopted is essentially literature review, as such the chapter is conceptual in nature. It was concluded that the ICM is rapidly growing and there is a huge potentials waiting to be exploited in the market. Finally, it was recommended that the ICM of the countries that adopted the Islamic finance should be enhanced by developing innovative products strictly in conformity with the provisions of Shari’ah.
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