Bitcoin vs EthereumPoW: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Bitcoin (BTC) and EthereumPoW (ETHW) under the same 27-point methodology. Bitcoin is rated HALAL while EthereumPoW is rated MASHBOOH.
Is Bitcoin (BTC) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Bitcoin halal? Yes, Bitcoin is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…
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Is EthereumPoW (ETHW) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is EthereumPoW halal? EthereumPoW is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance…
Full EthereumPoW report →■ BTC ■ ETHW — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ BTC ■ ETHW
Yes, Bitcoin is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 78.3/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.
“A system which is acceptable among people is sufficient to establish a currency in Shariah.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
EthereumPoW is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 57.1/100 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