Hedera vs NEM: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Hedera (HBAR) and NEM (XEM) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.
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…
Full Hedera report →
Is NEM (XEM) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is NEM halal? Yes, NEM is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score…
Full NEM report →■ HBAR ■ XEM — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ HBAR ■ XEM
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
Yes, NEM is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 70.9/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.
“Cryptocurrencies are halal due to the famous rule... if anything is widely accepted in society... it can be recognized as money.”
— Mufti Abdul Qadir Barakatullah