BitTorrent vs GMT: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of BitTorrent (BTT) and GMT (GMT) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is BitTorrent (BTT) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is BitTorrent halal? BitTorrent is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score…
Full BitTorrent report →
Is GMT (GMT) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is GMT halal? GMT is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.4/100 based on…
Full GMT report →■ BTT ■ GMT — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ BTT ■ GMT
BitTorrent is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 65.9/100 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.
“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
GMT is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.4/100 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.
“You must follow the stance of your own trusted scholar or shaykh in matters where legitimate scholarly differences exist.”
— Shaykh Dr. Sajid Umar, Personal blog/guidance piece