Majority of non-Muslim UK consumers believe that Islamic finance is relevant to all faiths

Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) has revealed findings from the first national survey to look into British consumers' understanding of, and attitudes towards Islamic finance. The survey was conducted among 300 British Muslim and non-Muslim consumers by independent research company 2Europe. Around two thirds of those surveyed felt that Sharia finance is appropriate in a modern western society and relevant to all faiths. 58% considered Islamic finance to be an ethical system of finance and one which considers the impact of its activities on society. Moreover, 81% of IBB 's customers are likely to use Sharia compliant finance again. The survey shows that there is strong potential for further growth of Islamic finance.