Bitcoin SV vs Horizen: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Horizen (ZEN) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is Bitcoin SV (BSV) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Bitcoin SV halal? Bitcoin SV is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score…
Full Bitcoin SV report →
Is Horizen (ZEN) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Horizen halal? Horizen is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of…
Full Horizen report →■ BSV ■ ZEN — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ BSV ■ ZEN
Bitcoin SV is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 65.6/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Before investing, screening crypto-assets for Shariah compliance is "absolutely essential." This includes legitimacy, project, financials, token, and staking mechanism screenings.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
Horizen is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 69.9/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Shariah does not require a currency to have intrinsic value; what matters is social acceptance.”
— Ziyaad Mahomed, Shariah Committee Chairman, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd