Abstract:
This study aims to comprehensively identify a framework of factors influencing the
business performance of Muslim women entrepreneurs.The literature suggests thatthe factorscan
be viewed from numerous theories related to the psychological, organisational context and
environmental contextand contextualise them to analyse the association between the factors such
as psychological characteristics, human capital, social capital, industrial factor andcultural
factorwithin the boundary of Islamic traditions and values. Since the paper is conceptual in nature,
a quantitative analysis incorporating the factors associated with business performance from the
lens of different stakeholders such registered, unregistered Muslim women business owners, as
well as managers will further reinforce its value.The comprehensive theoretical framework
identified would provide significant insights to policy makers, trade associations and even Muslim
women entrepreneurs themselves on what it takesto enhance their business performance.The
comprehensive review is perhaps amongst the first to be carried out with theoretical, research and
practical implications delineated for researchers and practitioners.
