EthereumPoW vs Syscoin: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of EthereumPoW (ETHW) and Syscoin (SYS) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is EthereumPoW (ETHW) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is EthereumPoW halal? EthereumPoW is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance…
Full EthereumPoW report →
Is Syscoin (SYS) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Syscoin halal? Syscoin is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68/100…
Full Syscoin report →■ ETHW ■ SYS — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ ETHW ■ SYS
EthereumPoW is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 57.1/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Before investing, screening crypto-assets for Shariah compliance is "absolutely essential." This includes legitimacy, project, financials, token, and staking mechanism screenings.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
Syscoin is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68/100 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.
“Wealth is what people incline towards and can store for times of need, whether movable or immovable.”
— Majallat al-Aḥkām al-ʿAdliyyah