Ethereum Classic vs IOTA: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum Classic (ETC) and IOTA (IOTA) under the same 27-point methodology. Ethereum Classic is rated HALAL while IOTA is rated MASHBOOH.
Is Ethereum Classic (ETC) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Ethereum Classic halal? Yes, Ethereum Classic is considered halal for Muslim traders and…
Full Ethereum Classic report →
Is IOTA (IOTA) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is IOTA halal? IOTA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68.5/100 based…
Full IOTA report →■ ETC ■ IOTA — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ ETC ■ IOTA
Yes, Ethereum Classic is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 76.3/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“A system which is acceptable among people is sufficient to establish a currency in Shariah.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
IOTA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68.5/100 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.
“While blockchain promotes transparency, adoption will lead to cryptocurrencies that enhance anonymity... undermining benefits.”
— IJFMR