Core vs MANTRA: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Core (CORE) and MANTRA (OM) under the same 27-point methodology. Core is rated HALAL while MANTRA is rated MASHBOOH.
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…
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Is MANTRA (OM) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is MANTRA halal? MANTRA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 58/100…
Full MANTRA report →■ CORE ■ OM — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ CORE ■ OM
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
MANTRA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 58/100 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