Head to head

Maker vs Maple: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Maker (MKR) and Maple (MPL) under the same 27-point methodology. Maker is rated HARAM while Maple is rated MASHBOOH.

Maker MKR
Haram · Not Permissible
47

Is Maker (MKR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Maker halal? No, Maker is not considered halal, with a Shariah compliance score of 47/100 based on our…

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Maple MPL
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
51.3

Is Maple (MPL) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Maple halal? Maple is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 51.3/100…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
MKRMPL
Legitimacy
63
62.3
Project
47.2
54.4
Financial
43
31.3
Tokenomics
51.6
58.2
Staking
50.4
52.4

MKR MPL — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
41.546.3
Riba
53.853.9
Gharar
46.555.1
Maysir

MKR MPL

Quick answer
Maker

No, Maker is not considered halal, with a Shariah compliance score of 47/100 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.

Crypto industry prone to manipulation... fraudsters using several techniques to create artificial hype and demand for junk tokens.

Amanah Advisors
Maple

Maple is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 51.3/100 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.

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