NEAR Protocol vs The Sandbox: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and The Sandbox (SAND) under the same 27-point methodology. NEAR Protocol is rated HALAL while The Sandbox is rated MASHBOOH.
Is NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is NEAR Protocol halal? Yes, NEAR Protocol is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors…
Full NEAR Protocol report →
Is The Sandbox (SAND) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is The Sandbox halal? The Sandbox is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance…
Full The Sandbox report →■ NEAR ■ SAND — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ NEAR ■ SAND
Yes, NEAR Protocol is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 82.4/100 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.
“Electronic money (e-money) is a permissible payment instrument under Shariah, provided it is structured appropriately.”
— SAC of Bank Negara Malaysia
The Sandbox is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 66.9/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.
“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