Core vs Ethereum: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Core (CORE) and Ethereum (ETH) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.
Is Core (CORE) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Core halal? Yes, Core is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance…
Full Core report →
Is Ethereum (ETH) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Ethereum halal? Yes, Ethereum is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…
Full Ethereum report →■ CORE ■ ETH — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ CORE ■ ETH
Yes, Core is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 79.5/100 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.
“Electronic money (e-money) is a permissible payment instrument under Shariah, provided it is structured appropriately.”
— SAC of Bank Negara Malaysia
Yes, Ethereum is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 81.5/100 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.
“In Shariah, the fundamental requirement for a counter value... is that it has status as māl, meaning property.”
— Mufti Muhammad Abu-Bakar