Going forward, the sustainability of Islamic Finance would rest in how the international community builds on the momentum achieved thus far. This would require (i)  Further deepening the efforts to enhance the legal and regulatory framework of Islamic finance consistent with the international practices.
(ii)  Continued strive to conform and align the structures and products in line with the Shariah principles would help Muslim population’s motivation to turn to this  4  See “Building an effective Islamic financial system.” Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, at the Global Islamic Financial Governor’s: Financial Regulators Forum in Islamic Finance, Kuala Lumpur, 27 March 2007.