Bitcoin Gold is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 69.5/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.
“The defining feature of money in Islam is that it is nothing but a medium of exchange. It is only that and serves nothing but that. It is not a commodity to trade or rent.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
Minor Riba. Prohibition of guaranteed, time-based returns on money.
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Moderate Gharar (Material Uncertainty). Prohibition of contracts with excessive ambiguity or hidden risk.
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Moderate Maysir (High Risk). Prohibition of gambling and pure zero-sum speculation.
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Team transparency, fraud risk, use-case legitimacy and ethics.
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Core protocol business, fees, treasury, governance and token distribution.
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Protocol revenue, financial status, interest exposure and audit quality.
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Token purpose, governance rights, rewards, speculation controls and backing.
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Staking mechanism, Islamic contract classification, rewards and documentation.
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| Coin | Verdict | Score | Notable difference |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bitcoin Cash BCHSame category: Bitcoin Fork | Halal | 77.7 | BCH scores 10.8 points higher in Riba, 8.7 points higher in Maysir and 4.6 points higher in Gharar. Purification: 1.0-1.5% of profits |
 eCash XECSame category: Bitcoin Fork | Halal | 72.6 | XEC scores 6 points higher in Riba and 2.7 points higher in Maysir. Purification: 1.5-2.0% of profits |
 Bitcoin SV BSVSame category: Bitcoin Fork | Mashbooh | 65.6 | BSV scores 11.5 points lower in Gharar, 10.2 points lower in Maysir and 7.2 points higher in Riba. Purification: 5.0-7.0% of profits |
 Dash DASHSame category: Proof of Work (PoW) | Halal | 83 | DASH scores 16.1 points higher in Riba, 13.6 points higher in Maysir and 10.4 points higher in Gharar. Purification: 0.5-1.0% of profits |
 DigiByte DGBSame category: Proof of Work (PoW) | Halal | 82.7 | DGB scores 17.2 points higher in Riba, 13.8 points higher in Maysir and 7.8 points higher in Gharar. Purification: 0.5-1.0% of profits |
 Zcash ZECSame category: Proof of Work (PoW) | Halal | 82.2 | ZEC scores 16.1 points higher in Riba, 11.5 points higher in Gharar and 9.4 points higher in Maysir. Purification: 0.5-1.0% of profits |
 Ravencoin RVNSame category: Proof of Work (PoW) | Halal | 81.6 | RVN scores 15.1 points higher in Riba, 13.9 points higher in Maysir and 6.8 points higher in Gharar. Purification: 0.5-1.0% of profits |
 Alephium ALPHSame category: Proof of Work (PoW) | Halal | 78.7 | ALPH scores 10.8 points higher in Maysir, 8.7 points higher in Riba and 8.2 points higher in Gharar. Purification: 1.0-1.5% of profits |
Our assessment of Bitcoin Gold on this principle is summarized below.
Assessment: Minor Riba Score: 73.8/100
Our methodology examines 10 specific criteria to evaluate how well Bitcoin Gold avoids interest-based mechanisms.
Our assessment of Bitcoin Gold on this principle is summarized below.
Assessment: Moderate Gharar (Material Uncertainty) Score: 66.3/100
Our methodology examines 15 specific criteria including team transparency, audit quality, and governance.
Our assessment of Bitcoin Gold on this principle is summarized below.
Assessment: Moderate Maysir (High Risk) Score: 67.7/100
Our methodology examines 11 specific criteria to determine if Bitcoin Gold is primarily a gambling instrument or a genuine economic tool.
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Sign up freeOverall Shariah Compliance: 69.5/100
Mashbooh (Heavy Purification)
In our screening, Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 overall — Riba 73.8/100, Gharar 66.3/100, Maysir 67.7/100.
WARNING: Bitcoin Gold presents significant Shariah concerns. Most Muslims should avoid this investment.
Recommended Purification: 3.0-5.0% of profits
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Disclaimer: This analysis is current as of July 2026. Always verify current status and consult scholars.
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
Our 27-point methodology evaluates Bitcoin Gold across five dimensions:
| Criterion | Score | Detailed Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Team Transparency | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Fraud & Scam Risk | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Use Case Legitimacy | 65/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Ethical Practices | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
Legitimacy Summary: See the criterion analysis above.
| Criterion | Score | Detailed Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Core Protocol Business | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Transaction Fees | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Treasury Assets | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Revenue Model | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Transparency | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Governance | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Launch Fairness | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Token Distribution | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Speculation/Utility Ratio | 65/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
Operations Summary: See the criterion analysis above.
| Criterion | Score | Detailed Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol Revenue | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Financial Status | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Interest Assessment | 75/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Audit Quality | 50/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
Financial Summary: See the criterion analysis above.
| Criterion | Score | Detailed Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Token Purpose | 65/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Governance Rights | 50/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Rewards Distribution | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Speculation Controls | 50/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
| Asset Backing | 70/100 | Analysis unavailable for this criterion; refer to the dimension summary. |
Tokenomics Summary: See the criterion analysis above.
Overall Assessment:
Bitcoin Gold presents a mixed Shariah profile; review each dimension above and consult a qualified scholar for your situation.
Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 with verdict MASHBOOH.
Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 with verdict MASHBOOH.
Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 with verdict MASHBOOH.
Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 with verdict MASHBOOH.
Bitcoin Gold scores 69.5/100 with verdict MASHBOOH.