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Egyptian Grand Mufti Declares Bitcoin Haram: The Fatwa That Banned Crypto in Islamic Law

In 2017, Egypt's Grand Mufti declared Bitcoin haram under Islamic law, banning all crypto use for Muslims. The fatwa cited lack of regulation, uncertainty, and links to crime. It remains one of the most definitive religious rejections of cryptocurrency in the Muslim world.

March 15 2026