Ethereum Classic vs NEO: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum Classic (ETC) and NEO (NEO) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.
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 NEO (NEO) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is NEO halal? Yes, NEO is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score…
Full NEO report →■ ETC ■ NEO — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ ETC ■ NEO
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
Yes, NEO is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.8/100 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 or consideration is that it has status as māl, meaning property.”
— Mufti Muhammad Abu-Bakar