Covalent vs NEAR Protocol: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Covalent (CQT) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.
Is Covalent (CQT) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Covalent halal? Yes, Covalent is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…
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Is NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is NEAR Protocol halal? Yes, NEAR Protocol is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors…
Full NEAR Protocol report →■ CQT ■ NEAR — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ CQT ■ NEAR
Yes, Covalent is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 78.9/100 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.
“Crypto as a currency... is haram... crypto as a commodity... is legally [halal].”
— MUI (Clarification)
Yes, NEAR Protocol is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 82.4/100 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.
“Electronic money (e-money) is a permissible payment instrument under Shariah, provided it is structured appropriately.”
— SAC of Bank Negara Malaysia