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Bitcoin

· 27 Shawwal 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Whats the ruling about Bitcoin? Is it halaal or haraam?

Answer

The ulama generally have not yet consented to it.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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