Head to head

Maple vs SmarDex: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Maple (MPL) and SmarDex (SDEX) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.

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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SmarDex SDEX
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
58

Is SmarDex (SDEX) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is SmarDex halal? SmarDex is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
MPLSDEX
Legitimacy
62.3
63.8
Project
54.4
63.2
Financial
31.3
40
Tokenomics
58.2
57
Staking
52.4
52

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

Islamic principles
46.360.7
Riba
53.952.1
Gharar
55.161.4
Maysir

MPL SDEX

Quick answer
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
SmarDex

SmarDex 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.

Shariah does not require a currency to have intrinsic value; what matters is social acceptance.

Ziyaad Mahomed, Shariah Committee Chairman, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd