Head to head

Cardano vs Monero: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Cardano (ADA) and Monero (XMR) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.

Cardano ADA
Halal · Recommended with Purification
83

Is Cardano (ADA) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Cardano halal? Yes, Cardano is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…

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Monero XMR
Halal · Recommended with Purification
74.1

Is Monero (XMR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Monero halal? Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
ADAXMR
Legitimacy
93.5
62.5
Project
82.4
79.2
Financial
81
76.3
Tokenomics
78
58.8
Staking
82
63

ADA XMR — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
84.885
Riba
8164.6
Gharar
82.970.5
Maysir

ADA XMR

Quick answer
Cardano

Yes, Cardano is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 83/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

In Shariah, the fundamental requirement for a counter value... is that it has status as māl, meaning property.

Mufti Muhammad Abu-Bakar
Monero

Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.1/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.

Stated that cryptocurrency is permissible as a "virtual currency if accepted by parties.

IslamWeb