It’s not fair how you android users get it before we (the apple fanboys) do!! 😂

🌙 Let's explore the relationship between Tawheed, the Oneness of Allah, and Fiqh, Islamic Jurisprudence. 📜

1️⃣ Tawheed as the Foundation: Every ruling in Islamic law stems from the principle of Tawheed. Recognising Allah as the sole legislator ensures that laws are made to serve His will and purpose.

2️⃣ Worship (Ibadah): Tawheed dictates that all acts of worship are directed solely to Allah. This shapes the rituals, timings, and intentions behind our prayers, fasting, zakat, and Hajj, ensuring they're free from innovation and shirk.

3️⃣ Communal Justice: The belief in the Oneness of Allah compels us to see the oneness in humanity. Islamic laws on inheritance, marriage, and societal rights are designed to ensure justice, equality, and fairness, reflecting Allah's attributes of being The Most Wise (Al-Hakeem) and Kind (Al-Ra'uf).

4️⃣ Ethics and Morality: Tawheed instills a sense of accountability. Knowing that Allah is All-Watching (Al-Baseer) and All-Knowing (Al-'Aleem) shapes our behaviour, leading to laws that promote honesty, trustworthiness, and good character.

🌟 Why Tawheed Matters in Fiqh:

Tawheed isn't just a theological concept; it's the compass guiding Islamic jurisprudence. It ensures that laws aren't just rules but are rooted in divine wisdom, aiming for the betterment of humanity. When we understand Tawheed, we see Islamic laws not as restrictions but as pathways leading us closer to Allah.

May Allah grant us the wisdom to appreciate the beauty of Tawheed and its profound impact on Islamic jurisprudence. As we navigate life's challenges, may we always find guidance in the principles of Tawheed and Fiqh. Ameen. 🤲

#Tawheed #Fiqh #IslamicLaw 🌙🕋

🌙 Let's journey through the chronicles of prophethood to witness the unbroken chain of Tawheed, the Oneness of Allah, that each Prophet called to. 🌟

🌊 Prophet Nuh (AS): "O my people! Worship Allah! You have No other god but Him. Will you not fear (Him)?"

- Prophet Nuh was one of the earliest messengers, and his call was simple yet profound: Worship only Allah. This sets the stage for all Prophets to come.

🔥 Prophet Ibrahim (AS): Known as the "Father of Monotheism," his life was a testament to Tawheed. He rejected idol worship and called his people to the worship of the One true God, challenged the people around him, and established the line of prophets through his lineage, Ismaa’eel and Is.haaq.

🌹 Prophet Musa (AS): He delivered the message of Tawheed to Pharaoh and led the Children of Israel to the worship of Allah alone, emphasising the first commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me."

🌟 Prophet Isa (AS): Despite being misconstrued as divine by some, he himself clarified, "Worship Allah, my Lord, and your Lord."

🌙 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): "I testify that there is no god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."

- The final Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), not only emphasised Tawheed but also lived it in every aspect of his life, providing a practical guide for us, fought battles due to it, and from his final words of advice before his death was to warn against Idolatry, forbidding taking his grave as a place of worship, a masjid.

🌟 Why is this Chain Important?

This unbroken chain of Prophets calling to Tawheed serves as a powerful testament to its central role in our faith. It's not just a concept; it's the essence of all prophetic teachings.

May Allah grant us the Tawfiq to understand and implement this in everything we do, to call others to this and to sacrifice everything for this cause.

🌙 Let's journey through the chronicles of prophethood to witness the unbroken chain of Tawheed, the Oneness of Allah, that each Prophet called to. 🌟

🌊 Prophet Nuh (AS): "O my people! Worship Allah! You have No other god but Him. Will you not fear (Him)?" (Sura XXIII, Section 2)

- Prophet Nuh was one of the earliest messengers, and his call was simple yet profound: Worship only Allah. This sets the stage for all Prophets to come.

🔥 Prophet Ibrahim (AS): Known as the "Father of Monotheism," his life was a testament to Tawheed. He rejected idol worship and called his people to the worship of the One true God, challenged the people around him, and established the line of prophets through his lineage, Ismaa’eel and Is.haaq.

🌹 Prophet Musa (AS): He delivered the message of Tawheed to Pharaoh and led the Children of Israel to the worship of Allah alone, emphasising the first commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me."

🌟 Prophet Isa (AS): Despite being misconstrued as divine by some, he himself clarified, "Worship Allah, my Lord, and your Lord."

🌙 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): "I testify that there is no god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."

- The final Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), not only emphasised Tawheed but also lived it in every aspect of his life, providing a practical guide for us, fought battles due to it, and from his final words of advice before his death was to warn against Idolatry, forbidding taking his grave as a place of worship, a masjid.

🌟 Why is this Chain Important?

This unbroken chain of Prophets calling to Tawheed serves as a powerful testament to its central role in our faith. It's not just a concept; it's the essence of all prophetic teachings.

May Allah grant us the Tawfiq to understand and implement this in everything we do, to call others to this and to sacrifice everything for this cause.

🌙 Let's delve into the wisdom of Hadith to understand Tawheed, the bedrock of our faith. 🌹

1️⃣ Tashahhud in Salah: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us the Tashahhud, which includes the testimony of faith: "I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger." 🤲

This Hadith emphasises the importance of Tawheed in our daily prayers and significant life events, reinforcing the Quranic teachings on the Oneness of Allah. We pray at least 5 days a day, and say the tashahhud 9 times at the minimum. With each unit of salaah, we testify to the oneness of Allaah and His right to be worshipped alone.

2️⃣ Isbagh Al-Wudhoo is Half of Faith: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Isbagh Al-Wudu, performing the wudhoo completely is half of faith; saying Alhamdu lillah fills the scales; the Tasbih and the Takbir fill the heavens and Earth." 🌊

-This Hadith shows that even the act of ablution is tied to our faith in the Oneness of Allah, as it prepares us for the worship of the One true God. Completing it with, again, a testimony of the monotheism that all the prophets came with and their primary message.

🌟 The Hadith not only complement the Quranic teachings on Tawheed but also offer practical guidance on how to live these teachings in our daily lives. From our prayers to our actions, Tawheed should be the guiding light. 🌟

May Allah grant us the wisdom to understand and live by the principles of Tawheed, leading us to eternal peace in the Hereafter. Ameen. 🤲

#Tawheed #HadithWisdom #IslamicFaith 🌙🕋

When trying to understand why fiat is not the same as Gold, Silver & even Bitcoin, you only have to look at what makes a person use it.

Gold, silver & Bitcoin is a currency that people choose to use, and do not require force.

Fiat, on the other hand, only exist due to force. Without the threat of government violence, fiat would return to its inherent value, which is zero. This is why “BTC/Zero” in the grand scheme of things.

We see this in the many counties that make it illegal to transact in anything but their fiat, where they make it a criminal offence to use even gold to buy and sell. There is even someone in jail (I forgot his name) in one country because he tried to establish a normal street market using a ‘gold Deenaar’.

Why are we complacent in accepting this reality? How can we be happy when we can’t even choose how to store our hard earned labour?

#ChooseBitcoin #livingTheBitcoinStandard

🌙Today, let's explore the cornerstone of our faith: Tawheed, as illuminated by the Noble Quran. 📖

1️⃣إِنَّ إِلَـٰهَكُمۡ لَوَ ٰحِد

Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah);

As-Saaffat, Ayah 4

This verse is a resounding affirmation of Tawheed al-Rububiyyah, the Oneness of Allah in Lordship. He is the Sole Creator, Sustainer, and Ruler of the cosmos. 🌌

2️⃣ إِنَّنِیۤ أَنَا ٱللَّهُ لَاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّاۤ أَنَا۠ فَٱعۡبُدۡنِی وَأَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ لِذِكۡرِیۤ

"Verily! I am Allah! La ilaha illa Ana (none has the right to be worshipped but I), so worship Me, and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) for My Remembrance.

Ta-Ha, Ayah 14

This verse encapsulates Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah, emphasizing that Allah alone is worthy of our worship and devotion. 🤲

3️⃣ ٱللَّهُ لَاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَۖ لَهُ ٱلۡأَسۡمَاۤءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ

Allah! La ilahla illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)! To Him belong the Best Names.

Ta-Ha, Ayah 8

This verse beautifully combines Tawheed al-Asma' wa al-Sifat, affirming the unique Names and Attributes of Allah. He is Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem. 🌹

🌟 **Why is Tawheed Important?**

Tawheed isn't just a theological concept; it's the axis around which our lives revolve. It informs our actions, purifies our intentions, and elevates our status in both this world and the Hereafter. Neglecting Tawheed leads to a life devoid of divine guidance, a heart void of tranquility, and an afterlife absent of eternal bliss. ✨

May Allah guide us to uphold Tawheed in every aspect of our lives, making it the beacon that lights our path in this dunya and secures our place in Jannah. Ameen. 🤲

#Tawheed #QuranicWisdom #IslamicFaith 🌙🕋

Let's delve into the heart of our Deen: Tawheed, the Oneness of Allah. This isn't just a word; it's the core of Islamic belief and what ALL the Prophets called to. 🕋

1️⃣ Tawheed al-Rububiyyah: Recognize Allah as the Sole Lord, the Sustainer and Creator of all. He alone sets the sun to rise and the rain to fall. ☀️🌧️

إِنَّ رَبَّكُمُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِی خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَ ٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ فِی سِتَّةِ أَیَّامࣲ ثُمَّ ٱسۡتَوَىٰ عَلَى ٱلۡعَرۡشِۖ یُدَبِّرُ ٱلۡأَمۡرَۖ مَا مِن شَفِیعٍ إِلَّا مِنۢ بَعۡدِ إِذۡنِهِۦۚ ذَ ٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمۡ فَٱعۡبُدُوهُۚ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ﴿ ٣ ﴾

“Surely, your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and then Istawa (rose over) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty), disposing the affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His Leave. That is Allah, your Lord; so worship Him (Alone). Then, will you not remember?”

Yunus, Ayah 3

2️⃣ Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah: Worship none but Allah. Your prayers, fasts, and good deeds should be solely for Him. He is the One deserving of all devotion. 🤲📿

لَقَدۡ أَرۡسَلۡنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوۡمِهِۦ فَقَالَ یَـٰقَوۡمِ ٱعۡبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنۡ إِلَـٰهٍ غَیۡرُهُۥۤ إِنِّیۤ أَخَافُ عَلَیۡكُمۡ عَذَابَ یَوۡمٍ عَظِیمࣲ﴿ ٥٩ ﴾

Indeed, We sent Noah to his people and he said: "O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other god but Him. (La ilaha ill-Allah: none has the right to be worshipped but Allah). Certainly, I fear for you the torment of a Great Day!"

Al-A'raf, Ayah 59

3️⃣ Tawheed al-Asma' wa al-Sifat: Allah's Names and Attributes are unique and incomparable. He is the Most Merciful, yet the Most Just; the Creator, yet unlike His creation. 🌹

Understanding these categories deepens our connection with Allah and fortifies our Eeman. It's not just about saying 'La ilaha illallah,' but living it in every facet of our lives. 🌟

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِی لَاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَۖ عَـٰلِمُ ٱلۡغَیۡبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِۖ هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِیمُ﴿ ٢٢ ﴾

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِی لَاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡمَلِكُ ٱلۡقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُ ٱلۡمُهَیۡمِنُ ٱلۡعَزِیزُ ٱلۡجَبَّارُ ٱلۡمُتَكَبِّرُۚ سُبۡحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا یُشۡرِكُونَ﴿ ٢٣ ﴾

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡخَـٰلِقُ ٱلۡبَارِئُ ٱلۡمُصَوِّرُۖ لَهُ ٱلۡأَسۡمَاۤءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰۚ یُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِی ٱلسَّمَـٰوَ ٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِۖ وَهُوَ ٱلۡعَزِیزُ ٱلۡحَكِیمُ﴿ ٢٤ ﴾

He is Allah, than Whom there is La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen (open). He is the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

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Yeah, but lights in the streets isn’t proof of anything. Demographically South Korea 🇰🇷 has hit a point of almost no return, they now actually need North Korea 🇰🇵 to survive.

North Korea 🇰🇵: Tech ⬇️ Demographically ⬆️

South Korea 🇰🇷: Tech ⬆️ Demographically ⬇️

They both are recked, just in different ways.

There is no success in this life, not with ‪#Bitcoin‬ or anything else without the success of the hereafter.

There is no protection from inflation or anything else like the protection that comes from Allaah.

And there is no greater & more challenging HODL than the HODL of the worship of Allaah.

We often focus on the means, like stacking SATs, longer time preference living & trying to live the Bitcoin standard, but none of that matters if we’re displeasing Allaah!

Stack the salaah before we stack SATs

HODL obedience to Allaah before we HODL ‪#Bitcoin‬

And live the Islamic standard before we live the Bitcoin standard.

If you think HODLing ‪#Bitcoin‬ during a bear market is hard, try HODLing Fajr in the masjid.

Aaishah, the wife of the messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه و سلم said that he said “the Two units of sunnah before Fajr is better than the whole dunyaa and all that is in it”

And the messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه و سلم said that “if you knew of the reward of praying in the masjid, you would attend it even if you had to crawl to get there.” https://nostr.build/av/28e5087d275daae5b23af5a9e0e665714c5dad2f950e3b4d0a46ef7589a620c8.mov

I don’t know, but I think the kings of the past did things very different to how MBS is moving today. They did a LOT of hard work back in the day, building things like schools and infrastructure like mad (let’s not forget, it’s a desert nation, nothing was there but sand and camels 🐪 😂) and they did a lot for their people, but now is the next phase. Building something that would encourage people to want to live there and invest there beyond just building more oil fields. That’s the next challenge. Dubai has done extremely well in that regard, now ksa is playing catch-up

Not sure how true this is…but it could be the first step for KSA and UAE to depeg their currencies from dollar.

If anyone wasn’t aware, both Saudi Riyaals and Emirati Dirhams are attached to the USD. But what does that mean?

It means that they have a reserve of capital that they use to buy up dollars if their currency value goes up or sell dollars if their currency goes down, meaning it is artificially kept in a tight range. A lot of countries try to do this, and many fail catastrophically which leads to massive jumps (mostly down) in value.

I’ve attached a chart of Saudi riyaal to dollar, and showing how the range is kept tight, and an example of Egyptian pound when they lose the peg.

The point here is, if KSA and UAE join the BRICS, it most likely would purely be for trade purposes initially, but at some point the nations currency may move to this new currency. This would mean more independence from USA.

I do feel the Middle East is attempting to increase its influence significantly in the next decade, and the idea of being the ‘new Europe’ may not be that far fetched. And the timing couldn’t be better, as Europe itself is in decline.

Only time will tell.

But for a Bitcoiner, this is also an opportunity… there is no doubt or question that the Middle East is far more safer to live in than any western nation, and for a Bitcoiner, safety is important. If you’re carrying around with you your seed phrase, you might want a place to live where your home, or wherever you save your seed is actually safe. Pretty much no violent crime etc. But also, competition in this space is less as the industry is more fresh and new there as opposed to being saturated in some areas in the west (not that there’s still no room for growth in the west, there is). And UAE is trying to position itself as being a ‘crypto hub’ for the region, which leads me to believe that KSA will, at some point, try to compete with that also at some point. Oman just recently opened another mining facility using liquid cooling (attached) and also Abu Dhabee also is launching a massive mining farm (cheap electricity).

Something for bitcoiners to think about. https://nostr.build/av/875026520507615d6083937149f500e868b2174c4aa93728db07234cc3c13901.mov

This is what it feels like when I meet Muslims who think they can build halal financial products, free from Ribaa using the current fiat system. They cannot accept that Bitcoin is the only real halal alternative for instant fast cross boarder digital payments. https://nostr.build/av/c014e7d6bac0ef4f9789e1d1b9e09d1bae6a16c9edffbb0261b7f8e137147ad7.mov

Looking forward to it!! nostr:note1ue8vrg6h4hyry49dya3pnt6v9hqhkxu6c0eqkqk0m3x76envtv4qn8p92p

Did that really happen?

Doesn’t that already exist using lnbits? And i think nostr:npub1vtlqystr2056cqvuy8uehq5g757362029krqv5axw6gdw37kunkq7ajrhd is working on something like this called civkit

Today is a sad day for me. Chicocrypto used to be my go to to find out about scammy behaviour in the crypto world where he used to put forward interesting content dealing with scams and scammers. However it seems that he now is taking sponsorship from one of the biggest scams directed towards Muslims. At least he was honest to disclose that they paid him $10k for their sponsorship, which is a LOT more than what they offered Muslim scholars and daaees to sponsor their shitcoin. I wonder why that is? Those who would actually add legitimacy got offered pennies but a non-Muslim get offered almost half a Bitcoin. That says it all for me.

But my sincere advice to you @ChicoCrypto, you’ve received your sponsorship payment and done what you were paid to do, so now do what you’re known for doing and that’s digging into their project and seeing if it’s a scam. Actually speak to Muslims in this space and see if they accept this scam coin as you were paid to say, and see exactly if it’s a legitimate project or not. I can tell you right now that their 1M followers on Twitter are all bots 🤖 and us Muslims have been calling them out for their scam for a while now. They even came out to have an open discussion but then backtracked and instead sent their bot accounts to answer for them.

Don’t soil your reputation like that with that nonsense.

Islamic coin is a SCAM, and until you make that clear, then you’re just a shill for scam coins. https://nostr.build/av/ebff37026c15da8d815ad933a72e3995d152948c0db97095a82aafbdeac2ba0f.mov

Looking sharp!! What’s the target platform?

But assuming that was the only reason, surely it makes more financial sense to take the coins for only £1.90 than to run it through a bank where they take a cut of what is already on a thin margin?

But I don’t get it, you can still pay for things in the UK using pennies? What was the big objection? Calling the police for £1.90?

BTC is a stable coin now 😂