Hedera vs ICON: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Hedera (HBAR) and ICON (ICX) under the same 27-point methodology. Hedera is rated HALAL while ICON is rated MASHBOOH.
Is Hedera (HBAR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Hedera halal? Yes, Hedera is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…
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Is ICON (ICX) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is ICON halal? ICON is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 69.9/100 based…
Full ICON report →■ HBAR ■ ICX — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ HBAR ■ ICX
Yes, Hedera is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 87.4/100 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.
“Recognized as a valuable digital asset and customary money.”
— Mufti Muhammad Abu-Bakar
ICON is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 69.9/100 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.
“You must follow the stance of your own trusted scholar or shaykh in matters where legitimate scholarly differences exist.”
— Shaykh Dr. Sajid Umar, Personal blog/guidance piece