Ethereum vs Tether: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT) under the same 27-point methodology. Ethereum is rated HALAL while Tether is rated HARAM.
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 Tether (USDT) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Tether halal? No, Tether is not considered halal, with a Shariah compliance score of 46.4/100 based…
Full Tether report →■ ETH ■ USDT — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ ETH ■ USDT
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
No, Tether is not considered halal, with a Shariah compliance score of 46.4/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.
“Crypto industry prone to manipulation... fraudsters using several techniques to create artificial hype and demand for junk tokens.”
— Amanah Advisors