Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started with our Sharia-compliant trading service is simple:

1. Register - Create your account (one-time $300 setup fee)
2. Fund your account - Minimum $10,000 USD required
3. Set up a swap-free Islamic account - We recommend AvaTrade Kenya
4. Complete Sharia compliance verification - Confirm your commitment to Islamic finance principles
5. Connect your MT5 - Securely link your trading account
6. Start trading - Our EA/AI begins executing Sharia-compliant strategies

The entire process takes approximately 30 minutes. Our support team is available to assist you at every step.

The minimum investment is $10,000 USD in your trading account. This ensures:

• Proper risk management implementation
• Ability to diversify across multiple currency pairs
• Statistical significance for strategy performance
• Compliance with our risk parameters
• Adequate capital for meaningful Islamic trading returns

Accounts below this threshold cannot be onboarded due to risk management constraints.

We support any MT5 broker that offers genuine swap-free Islamic accounts:

• No interest charged or earned on overnight positions
• Transparent administrative fees (if any)
• Competitive spreads
• Reliable execution

Recommended broker: AvaTrade Kenya - Known for excellent swap-free conditions and Sharia compliance certification.

Other supported brokers include: IC Markets (Islamic accounts), FP Markets (Islamic accounts), Pepperstone (Islamic accounts), and FXCM (Islamic accounts).

Our EA/AI combines 20+ years of manual trading experience with advanced automation, all while maintaining Sharia compliance:

• AI Analysis: Analyzes 28+ currency pairs in real-time
• Pattern Recognition: Identifies high-probability setups
• Risk Management: Dynamic position sizing based on market conditions
• 24/7 Operation: Never misses a trading opportunity
• Emotion-Free: Strictly follows proven strategies
• Sharia Monitor: Ensures no prohibited transactions occur

The system executes trades automatically through your MT5 account with millisecond latency, all while maintaining swap-free status.

Historical performance (2019-2024) on swap-free Islamic accounts:

• Average annual return: 25-35%
• Win rate: 68%
• Maximum drawdown: 12%
• Sharpe ratio: 1.8

Important: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Forex trading carries substantial risk. All trading is conducted on swap-free accounts in compliance with Islamic finance principles.

Yes! You maintain full control while ensuring Sharia compliance:

• Read-only EA/AI access - We can execute trades but cannot withdraw funds
• Kill switch - Disconnect our EA at any time
• Daily reports - Complete transparency of all trades
• Custom parameters - Adjust risk levels to your comfort
• Sharia audit trail - Complete record for Islamic compliance verification

Your funds always remain in your broker account - we never have withdrawal access.

Yes, since 2006 we've maintained strict Sharia compliance:

• Swap-free accounts - No interest (riba) on overnight positions
• No gambling (maisir) - Pure forex trading with analysis, not speculation
• No uncertainty (gharar) - Transparent trading conditions
• Ethical investments - No prohibited instruments (alcohol, tobacco, gambling stocks)
• AI-enforced compliance - 100% monitoring of all trades
• No hidden fees - Full transparency in all charges

Our system is reviewed by independent Sharia scholars to ensure ongoing compliance with AAOIFI standards.

Swap-free (Islamic) accounts comply with Sharia law by:

• No riba (interest): No interest charged or earned on positions held overnight
• Administrative fees: Fixed transparent fees may apply instead of variable interest
• Same execution: No difference in trade execution or spreads
• Sharia certification: Many brokers have official Islamic account certification

We only work with brokers who provide genuine swap-free accounts, not those who disguise interest as administrative fees.

Yes, our operations are overseen by an independent Sharia Supervisory Board:

• Qualified scholars: Board members with recognized Islamic finance credentials
• Regular audits: Quarterly compliance reviews of all trading activities
• Certification: Annual Sharia compliance certificate issued
• AAOIFI standards: Compliance with Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions guidelines

Contact our Sharia Compliance Officer at sharia@autonom.com for certification details.

Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees, in keeping with Islamic finance principles:

• One-time setup fee: $300 (registration, configuration, and Sharia compliance verification)
• Monthly management fee: $35 (ongoing AI trading, optimization, and Sharia monitoring)
• No performance fees - We don't take a percentage of profits (avoiding gharar)
• No hidden charges - All fees disclosed upfront

Custom pricing is available for larger accounts ($100,000+). Contact us for details.

We accept multiple payment methods, all compliant with Islamic finance:

• Bank wire transfer (international and local)
• Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
• Cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH) - subject to Sharia review
• Mobile money (M-Pesa - Kenya only)

All payments are processed securely through encrypted channels. No interest-based financing is used.

No, we do not offer free trials. The $300 one-time setup fee covers:

• Account configuration and onboarding
• Personalized strategy setup
• Risk parameter optimization
• Initial training session
• Sharia compliance verification

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on the setup fee if you're not satisfied with our service.

We implement bank-grade security measures, consistent with our fiduciary duty under Islamic finance:

• Read-only API access - We can execute trades but cannot withdraw funds
• 256-bit SSL encryption - All data transmissions encrypted
• AES-256 storage - Encrypted credentials at rest
• Two-factor authentication - Optional but recommended
• Regular security audits - Third-party penetration testing

Your funds always remain in your broker account under your control - we act only as your authorized trader.

We never sell your personal information. Data is shared only when necessary, in compliance with Islamic ethics:

• With your broker (for trade execution)
• Regulatory authorities (as required by law)
• Service providers (under strict confidentiality)
• Sharia Supervisory Board (for compliance audits - anonymized where possible)

See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data protection.