Content Overview Islam’s Unseen Link with the Blockchain Immutable Records: Blockchain Ledger and the Quran Decentralized Validation: Proof of Work and Proof of Recitation Public Ledger and Collective Review: Blockchain and Tarawih Truth is Everything: Blockchain Transparency and Amanah Chain of Truth: Hadiths and Blockchain Consensus Systems: Nodes and Ijma Decentralized Guarding: Quran, Hafidhs, and 51% Attack Last Words Islam’s Unseen Link with Blockchain While and might seem like disparate entities at first glance, a deeper analysis reveals a series of striking parallels. Surprised? Let’s embark on this fascinating journey to explore the unexpected connections between these two domains. blockchain technology Islam Often, when we mention “ ”, the image of springs to mind. And as for “ ”, it conjures thoughts of faith and community. Here’s the intriguing part: these seemingly distinct realms share several common principles! blockchain Bitcoin Islam Immutable Records: Blockchain Ledger and the Quran and (Islam’s holy book), both have an important feature: Blockchain Quran once something is recorded, it stays the same forever, never changing. For example, in a , every time someone buys or sells Bitcoin, that action gets recorded and becomes , much like writing in a diary with a pen that can’t be erased. blockchain immutable The is similar. It has remained the same for centuries. No matter where you go in the world, the Quran stays the same. Quran It’s memorized by ‘ ’, individuals who can be , preserving the unchanged Quran in their memory. hafidh likened to human blockchain nodes Decentralized Validation: Proof of Work and Proof of Recitation Both Blockchain and the practice of Islam have a process of checking that things are correct. In the blockchain world, we have terms like ‘ ’ and ‘ ’. These are methods used to transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. Think of them as a teacher homework before grading it. Proof of Work Proof of Stake confirm checking In Islam, there is a similar concept when reciting the Quran, we could call it ‘ ’. When someone is reading the Quran out loud and they happen to mispronounce a word or make a mistake, others who are listening will promptly them. In both cases, it’s a way of making sure that the task is performed . Proof of Recitation correct accurately and correctly Hence, both blockchain with its ’ and Islam with its have built-in mechanisms to maintain the authenticity and correctness of their respective practices. ‘proof of work/stake ‘ ’ proof of recitation Public Ledger and Collective Review: Blockchain and Tarawih During Tarawih, Muslims recite and listen to the , effectively performing a on the recitation’s accuracy. Any errors are swiftly corrected, much like a ‘ ’ validates transactions before compiling them into a block. Every year during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world perform a special prayer called ‘Tarawih’. entire Quran communal check miner Just as no one can introduce a false verse during Tarawih without the community noticing, no miner can add a to the blockchain. The network nodes quickly spot and reject such anomalies, reinforcing the blockchain’s . fraudulent block integrity And just like no one can add a fake verse during Tarawih, no one can add a fake block to the blockchain. If anyone tries to present a false blockchain, others can easily spot it. It’s like a , catching mistakes before they become a problem. This is how both . security system Tarawih and blockchain ensure integrity and truth Trust is Everything: Blockchain Transparency and Amanah When we mention , what comes to mind? Perhaps tech, crypto, money, or Bitcoin? But at its core, blockchain is all about . Every action, every move is transparent for everyone to witness. No secrets, no deception. This system thrives on honesty. Everyone plays fair, or the game ceases to function. blockchain trust Islam teaches a parallel concept. It’s known as ‘ ’. A profound idea, Amanah instructs us to be virtuous, accountable individuals. It encourages us to be trustworthy in every little thing we do. It forms an invisible bond of trust, solidifying the community. Amanah Both systems, at their very heart, depend on the principle of trust. Chain of Truth: Hadiths and Blockchain The sayings and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), known as , are passed down through generations, forming a ’. Hadiths ‘chain of truth This notion aligns closely with how operates. Every transaction is linked to its predecessor, creating a chain of actions that is transparent to all. So, much like Hadiths are disseminated in a chain of truth, the blockchain too forms a chain of truth, with each link (or block) verified and agreed upon by everyone in the network. blockchain Thus, akin to the individuals passing on Hadiths, the blockchain also ensures that all its data is authentic and untampered. The objective of both is to preserve the truth safely and unchanged, forging a robust and reliability. chain of trust Consensus Systems: Nodes and Ijma Ever heard of the saying, ? Well, that’s a big truth for blockchain and Islam. They both need teamwork to work right. ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ The functionality of the blockchain relies heavily on the , ensuring all actions are agreed upon. In Islam, a practice known as ‘ ’ requires religious scholars to reach a consensus on significant religious matters. Both domains, thus, underscore the importance of . consensus of nodes Ijma teamwork and mutual agreement So you see, both systems depend on teamwork. Without it, they just wouldn’t work. This shows one more way blockchain and Islam are alike. Decentralized Guarding: Quran, Hafidhs, and 51% Attack ’ — a scenario where one entity seizes majority control — finds a compelling parallel in the and the Islamic consensus principle, ‘ ’. Blockchain’s ‘51% attack preservation of the Quran Ijma The Quran unaltered for over 1400 years, is safeguarded by ‘ ’ — individuals who have memorized the Quran in its entirety, serving as human blockchain nodes. Allah assures in Surah 15, verse 9 of the Quran: hafidhs “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Quran and indeed, We will be its guardian.” Any attempts to modify the Quran confront an ‘insurmountable consensus barrier’, courtesy of the extensive number of hafidhs and the Quran’s ubiquitous availability. Similarly, major changes within Islam mandate ‘ ’, a consensus among scholars. These systems counter manipulative ‘consensus attacks’, echoing how blockchain’s design curbs a ‘51% attack’. This parallel reaffirms the robustness of decentralized systems in maintaining the integrity and the balance of power. Ijma Last Words The remarkable similarities between blockchain and Islam highlight shared values of This unexpected intersection provides a unique perspective on the relevance of timeless principles in our digital age. transparency, trust, consensus, and integrity. This unique link between a tradition thousands of years old and new technology helps us see things in a new light. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most fascinating connections are the ones we least expect to find.

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