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In Islam, interest on monetary debt (riba, الربا) is unlawful (haram, حرام) on ethical grounds,
Sacha Meyers • Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism
GOLDEN ADVICES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)
Respect 3 People:
Parents
Teachers
Elderly
Have 3 things in you:
Honesty
Faith
Good Deeds
Free yourself from 3 things:
Arrogance (superiority complex and denying the truth)
Cheating
Debt
Have control over 3 things:
Tongue
Anger
Soul (self Desires)
Save yourself from 3 things:
Bad Deeds
Backbiting
Jealousy
Obtain 3 things:
Know
prophet, myself. Among
Martin Gurri • Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
"Autobiography of Omar ibn Said, 1831"
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That Bitcoin can potentially be considered concordant with the teachings of Islamic finance is an insight we owe to conversation with Saifedean Ammous. What we mean by this is since bitcoin is a digital bearer asset and not a debt instrument, its natural state of safe custody is outside financial institutions.
Sacha Meyers • Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism
In the strongest terms, Muhammad decried the mistreatment and exploitation of the weak and unprotected. He called for an end to false contracts and the practice of usury that had made slaves of the poor. He spoke of the rights of the underprivileged and the oppressed, and made the astonishing claim that it was the duty of the rich and powerful to t
... See moreReza Aslan • No god but God (Updated Edition): The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
Islam preaches the continual self-revelation of God from Adam down to all the prophets who have ever existed in all religions. These prophets are called nabis in Arabic, and they have been chosen to relay God’s divine message to all humanity. But sometimes a nabi is given the extra burden of handing down sacred texts: Moses, who revealed the Torah;
... See moreReza Aslan • No god but God (Updated Edition): The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
In Islam, interest on monetary debt (riba, الربا) is unlawful (haram, حرام) on ethical grounds,