Ethereum vs Monero: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum (ETH) and Monero (XMR) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.
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…
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Is Monero (XMR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Monero halal? Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…
Full Monero report →■ ETH ■ XMR — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ ETH ■ XMR
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
Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.1/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.
“Stated that cryptocurrency is permissible as a "virtual currency if accepted by parties.”
— IslamWeb