Kadena vs MANTRA: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Kadena (KDA) and MANTRA (OM) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is Kadena (KDA) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Kadena halal? Kadena is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 70/100…
Full Kadena report →
Is MANTRA (OM) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is MANTRA halal? MANTRA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 58/100…
Full MANTRA report →■ KDA ■ OM — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ KDA ■ OM
Kadena is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 70/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.
“In principle, it is permissible to invest and trade in digital currencies and tokens on registered digital asset exchanges.”
— SAC of Securities Commission Malaysia
MANTRA is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 58/100 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.
“The defining feature of money in Islam is that it is nothing but a medium of exchange. It is only that and serves nothing but that. It is not a commodity to trade or rent.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam