The Validity of Cryptocurrencies in Shariah

Authors

  • Ihsan ur Rahman Ghauri Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Author
  • Ghulam Mustafa Assistant Professor of Islamiat, Govt. College (Boys) Gulberg, Lahore. Author

Keywords:

Cryptocurrencies, Protocol, Halal, Haram, Derivatives

Abstract

This paper takes into see the conditions that render a venture or exchange haram in Islam and relates them to cryptographic forms of money through a writing research philosophy. Moreover, components that exist in the digital currency biological system, for example, tokens, introductory coin contributions (ICOs) and cryptographic money subordinates are evaluated to check concerning whether they are viable with Islam. The contrast among Bitcoin and its choices is additionally perceived by examining their hidden innovation and how they could be a significant instrument in characterizing whether a cryptographic money falls in the Islamic reasonability standards. It infers that in spite of the fact that the innovation of cryptographic forms of money in itself is Halal; various angles contribute in choosing whether the particular advanced cash being referred to is Halal or Haram. Future exploration is required on several central points of interest identified with Proof of Stake convention which has been examined.

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Published

2025-10-29

How to Cite

The Validity of Cryptocurrencies in Shariah. (2025). Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research, 21(2), 45-54. https://pjir.bzu.edu.pk/index.php/pjir/article/view/138

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