Head to head

ICON vs MultiversX: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of ICON (ICX) and MultiversX (EGLD) under the same 27-point methodology. ICON is rated MASHBOOH while MultiversX is rated HALAL.

ICON ICX
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
69.9

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…

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MultiversX EGLD
Halal · Recommended with Purification
81.2

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

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
ICXEGLD
Legitimacy
65.5
87.8
Project
72
81.3
Financial
66.5
78.8
Tokenomics
70
81
Staking
66.2
78.6

ICX EGLD — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
7882.5
Riba
62.680.1
Gharar
67.580.9
Maysir

ICX EGLD

Quick answer
ICON

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
MultiversX

Yes, MultiversX is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 81.2/100 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.

A system which is acceptable among people is sufficient to establish a currency in Shariah.

Mufti Faraz Adam