At this point in history, the pace of practical developments in society is fast surpassing their ethical framing and religious jurispudential deliberations. One clear example is how we are far from reaching consensus in determining the permissublility of cryptocurrencies and other emerging financial tools in accordance to Islam. While some scholars and religious organisations have ruled cryptocurrencies as haram (prohibited), others hold an an opposing opinion.

Through a sharing on the diversity of approaches and views from a critical lens and Islamic Juristic perspective, the notes shared aims to foster a nuanced understanding of Islamic Financial ethics within contemporary financial landscape and explore a roadmap for Muslims to navigate and thrive in the complexities of today’s economic world, empowered, and guided by maqasid and Islamic principles.