Head to head

IQ vs Virtual Protocol: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of IQ (IQ) and Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.

IQ IQ
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
61.7

Is IQ (IQ) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is IQ halal? IQ is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.7/100 based on our…

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Virtual Protocol VIRTUAL
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
63.5

Is Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Virtual Protocol halal? Virtual Protocol is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
IQVIRTUAL
Legitimacy
58
58
Project
57
67.4
Financial
46.3
56.3
Tokenomics
66
61.2
Staking
57.4
61

IQ VIRTUAL — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
63.370.3
Riba
52.857.3
Gharar
7061.6
Maysir

IQ VIRTUAL

Quick answer
IQ

IQ is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.7/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

My personal view is that many crypto-assets can be deemed digital assets, while some may serve as a medium of exchange within their specific networks.

Mufti Faraz Adam
Virtual Protocol

Virtual Protocol is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 63.5/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

My personal view is that many crypto-assets can be deemed digital assets, while some may serve as a medium of exchange within their specific networks.

Mufti Faraz Adam