Bitcoin as Halal Microfinancing for Muslims
Islam law prohibits Muslims from taking interest-bearing loans, which gives them limited options for moving funds. However, bitcoin could be a form of micro-financing that is approved or "halal" in Islam since the cryptocurrency doesn't incur interest. Matthew Joseph Martin, a 30-year-old developer who has previously worked with finance technology start-ups Boku and Xoom, came up with a bitcoin-based service for the Muslim market by providing micro-financing in Indonesia. Loans Based on Bitcoin. "I was running a small business on the side and I had a cash flow issue. Some of my non-Muslim....
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Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, according to Pew Research Center, there are about 1.6 bln Muslims in the world and they make up roughly 23 percent of the world’s population. The majority of the world’s Muslims live in Asia Pacific in countries like Indonesia and India even though traditionally areas of the Middle East and Northern Africa are traditionally associated with Islam. Fintech according to Sharia. There are unique needs of Muslims when it comes to banking and finance. The Islamic Canonical Law, popularly known as Sharia is based on the teachings of the Quran....
One could even go as far as saying how Bitcoin is more halal under the laws of Islam than paper currency will ever be. Bitcoin can do a world of good all over the globe, and the technology powering the network offers a ton of potential. But not everyone is looking for a solution in the financial sector or any other industry where blockchain technology might play a significant role. Furthermore, there is the topic of religion, which begs the question whether or not Bitcoin can be in conflict with one’s beliefs. For example, is the involvement in Bitcoin halal under the laws of Islam, and....
Navigating crypto is made more difficult for those with religious considerations and the founder of an Islamic law compliant DeFi platform has thousands of users seeking approved cryptocurrencies. Australian-based crypto platform Marhaba DeFi says there has been a strong take-up of Halal-approved cryptocurrency products on its platform, with aims to release a suite of new products which align with Islamic law by the end of 2022.Launched in 2020, the platform is focused on adhering to the rules of “Islamic finance” which refers to how businesses and individuals raise capital in accordance....
Islamic law prohibits Muslims from trading through interest-based markets or companies. However, there is still a need for some to secure additional financing or borrow funds to support their personal or business needs. A bitcoin startup based in the US is now helping Muslims get loans without breaking Islamic law. Matthew J. Martin, who converted to Islam five years ago while he was working fintech world, set up Blossom Finance which partners with microfinance institutions to make "investments" in small businesses then takes a 20 percent cut of the profits in order to still make money.....
Indonesia’s Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah have issued a fatwa (decree) stipulating the illegality of cryptocurrency use or investment by the country’s Muslims. The fatwa points to the volatility as well as the lack of state backing as reasons why Muslims must avoid investing or using cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies Thought to Be Too Volatile
The Indonesian Islamic organization Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah has issued a fatwa against the use of cryptocurrency in the Asian country. The fatwa,....