Head to head

Hedera vs Qtum: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Hedera (HBAR) and Qtum (QTUM) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.

Hedera HBAR
Halal · Recommended with Purification
87.4

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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Qtum QTUM
Halal · Recommended with Purification
73.2

Is Qtum (QTUM) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Qtum halal? Yes, Qtum is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
HBARQTUM
Legitimacy
92.8
81.3
Project
86.2
74.7
Financial
83.3
63
Tokenomics
84
73
Staking
87.8
67.8

HBAR QTUM — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
91.678.9
Riba
82.767.7
Gharar
87.271.9
Maysir

HBAR QTUM

Quick answer
Hedera

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
Qtum

Yes, Qtum is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 73.2/100 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 principle, it is permissible to invest and trade in digital currencies and tokens on registered digital asset exchanges.

SAC of Securities Commission Malaysia