Understanding Islamic Coin: A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency for Muslims

Isaac Bassey
4 min readMar 5, 2023

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Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm in recent years, offering a secure and decentralized alternative to traditional banking systems. However, for many Muslims who adhere to Islamic finance principles, the concept of cryptocurrency may be new and unfamiliar. This is where Islamic Coin comes in — a cryptocurrency that adheres to the principles of Islamic finance and provides a halal alternative for Muslims looking to participate in the crypto economy. In this beginner’s guide, we will explain the basics of cryptocurrency and how Islamic Coin works.

What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses encryption techniques to secure and verify transactions and control the creation of new units. Unlike traditional currency, which is issued and regulated by central authorities such as governments or banks, cryptocurrencies operate on a decentralized ledger called a blockchain. This means that transactions are recorded and verified by a network of computers rather than a central authority.

How Does Islamic Coin Work?

Islamic Coin is a cryptocurrency that is designed to comply with Islamic finance principles. These principles include the prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty or speculation), and maysir (gambling). Islamic Coin achieves this by using a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which rewards users for holding and staking their coins rather than mining them through computational power. This means that users can earn rewards simply by holding their coins and participating in the network, rather than engaging in speculative trading or mining.

Islamic Coin also incorporates a Zakat fund, which is used to collect and distribute Zakat to those in need. This is achieved through the Evergreen DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) fund, which is managed by a community of token holders and ensures that a portion of all transaction fees are allocated to Zakat. This provides a unique opportunity for Muslims to incorporate the concept of Zakat into the crypto economy.

How to Get Started with Islamic Coin

Getting started with Islamic Coin is relatively easy. The first step is to create a wallet to store your coins. The wallet for storing and transferring ISLAMICOIN is called ISLAMIwallet.

ISLAMIwallet is an encrypted digital wallet for storing and transferring ISLAMICOIN and other cryptocurrencies that comply with the laws of Islamic Sharia, in addition to containing applications for all ISLAMICOIN projects.

There are many different wallet options available, including desktop, Browser , mobile and Physical hardware wallets. Once you have created a wallet, you can purchase Islamic Coin on a cryptocurrency exchange that supports the token.

Check CoinMarketCap to see where you can buy ISLAMICOIN and with which currencies. For each cryptocurrency, CoinMarketCap provides a list of purchasing options (also known as market pairs). Go to CoinMarketCap and search for ISLAMICOIN. Tap on the button labeled “Market” near the price chart. In this view, you will see a complete list of places you can purchase ISLAMICOIN as well as the currencies you can use to obtain it. Under “Pairs” you’ll see the shorthand for ISLAMICOIN, ISLAMI, plus a second currency. The second currency is what you can use to purchase ISLAMICOIN. If you’d like to purchase ISLAMI with the U.S. Dollar, look for ISLAMI/USD.

NOTE: Islamic coin is not yet listed on any exchanges for now, but the private sale is ongoing. To participate in the private sale, you need to write an email to sale@islamiccoin.net.

Once you have purchased Islamic Coin, you can begin staking your coins to earn rewards. Staking involves holding your coins in a wallet that is connected to the network, which helps to secure and validate transactions. In return for staking your coins, you will receive a portion of the transaction fees generated by the network

Final Thought

Islamic Coin offers a halal alternative for Muslims looking to participate in the crypto economy. By adhering to the principles of Islamic finance, Islamic Coin provides a unique opportunity for Muslims to engage with cryptocurrency while staying true to their faith. As with any investment, it is important to do your research and understand the risks before investing in Islamic Coin or any other cryptocurrency. However, for those looking for a halal and accessible way to participate in the crypto economy, Islamic Coin is a promising option.

More about Islamic Coin

Islamic Coin is a native currency of Haqq, a community-run network, dedicated to empowering an ethics-first Shariah-compliant financial ecosystem.

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Isaac Bassey
Isaac Bassey

Written by Isaac Bassey

DeFi, NFTs, Metaverse, Web3 Enthusiasts || Digital Marketer

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