Bitcoin and other crypto assets have Islamic scholars racking their brains as they attempt to discern how this new technology fits into Islamic finance, a concept that already dates back 1,400 years. Read on to discover the opinions of various Islamic scholars and an answer to the question: Is Bitcoin halal? Islamic finance encompasses financial activities that comply with Sharia law — guiding principles drawn from the Quran and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad. ...Read More: Is Bitcoin Halal or Haram? Here’s What Islamic Scholars Are Saying