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Coverage of Fatwa in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 11 · 15:15 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 23:00 UTC
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Mufti Taqi Usmaniperson2Hadi Matarperson1Salman Rushdieperson1Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiniperson1The Satanic Versestopic1U.S. governmentorganization1terrorismtopic1Pakistan’s crypto regulatororganization1crypto purchasestopic1Pakistanplace1Bilal bin Saqibperson1Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authorityorganization1Darul Ifta, Jamia Darululoomorganization1Shariahtopic1cryptocurrencytopic1
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  • SECURITYJul 29 · 23:00 UTCWTOP DC
    Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

    Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The attack was linked to a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Matar faces a potential life sentence in federal court and is already serving a 25-year state prison term.

  • BUSINESSJul 12 · 21:23 UTCTHE BLOCK
    Crypto fatwa sparks debate over Pakistan’s digital asset framework

    Pakistan’s crypto regulator discussed with Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani following a fatwa that declared crypto purchases impermissible under Islam. The fatwa has sparked debate over the country’s digital asset regulatory framework.

  • BUSINESSJul 11 · 15:15 UTCDAWN
    Crypto czar holds 'constructive' discussion with Mufti Taqi Usmani on Shariah status of digital assets

    Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib discussed the Shariah status of digital assets with Mufti Taqi Usmani after a fatwa declared cryptocurrency transactions impermissible. The fatwa, issued by Darul Ifta, Jamia Darululoom, argued cryptocurrency is not recognized as 'maal' (wealth) in Sharia law. Saqib emphasized the need for technical and Shariah assessments of blockchain technologies to ensure regulatory and ethical compliance.