This issue of the Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization focuses largely on the financial and economic aspects of the Islamic tradition and development. An array of contemporary financial issues in the light of Islamic thought like the role that Islamic Finances can play in Sustainable development, the relationship between worship and the importance of attaining a halal income and wealth and poverty in the relation to Islamic teachings. We also explore the work and teachings of Dr Ismai’il Raji al Faruqi and his contribution to the Islamization of knowledge.