But the operational characteristics of the both types of banking are different.
So, the results indicate that the Islamic banks are more profitable than the conventional banks, but they are less efficient.
Also, the Islamic banks keep more cash with them because of the risk of withdrawals from the customers.
Islamic banking, also referred to as Islamic finance or Shariah-compliant finance, refers to financial activities that adhere to Shariah (Islamic law).
Two fundamental principles of Islamic banking are the sharing of profit and loss and the prohibition of the collection and payment of interest by lenders and investors.
The Islamic financial system encompasses the Islamic banking system, Islamic money market, Islamic insurance or takaful, Islamic capital market and the specialised financial institutions which provide alternative sources of financing.