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Halal Crypto Has a Knowledge Gap Problem - and Scholars Aren't the Only Ones Who Can Fill It

June 7, 2026

I posted on Reddit last week about getting SharifBot reviewed by a Mufti. The discussion that followed was more interesting than I expected. One reply came from a founder who had built a halal fintech product a few years ago, grown it to thousands of users, and spent significant time talking with scholars and Imams along the way. He said something that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: "After talking to loads of Imams and scholars all over the place, I came to the conclusion that they know...

May 8, 2026

DeFi promises to rebuild finance without banks — a goal that resonates with Islamic values. But most protocols rely on interest-bearing mechanisms. This guide identifies the DeFi projects with the strongest case for Shariah compliance in 2026.

May 4, 2026

Automated trading bots are becoming mainstream — but is it permissible for Muslim traders? This guide examines whether bot trading and AI-powered trade execution are halal under Islamic finance principles, and what conditions must be met.

April 9, 2026

Not all cryptocurrencies are equal from an Islamic finance perspective. This guide covers 12 widely-traded halal-compatible cryptocurrencies in 2026, explains the screening criteria, and highlights the grey areas where scholarly opinion is divided.

March 26, 2026

Coinbase is one of the best exchanges for Muslim investors. It is publicly listed, heavily regulated, and its standard interface is spot-only. Here is which products are halal, which to avoid, and how to set it up correctly.

March 12, 2026

Binance is the world's largest crypto exchange — but is it halal? The answer depends entirely on how you use it. This guide covers which Binance features are permissible, which to avoid, and how to configure your account for Shariah-compliant trading.

February 26, 2026

Every ruling in Islamic finance traces back to three prohibitions: riba, maysir, and gharar. Here is a complete checklist of the rules for halal crypto trading and what to avoid entirely.

Is Automated Trading Allowed in Islam?

February 12, 2026

Automated trading is permissible in Islam. The bot is simply a tool — what matters is whether the trades it executes are halal. Here is why Islamic scholars permit it and what conditions must be met.

January 29, 2026

The majority of contemporary Islamic scholars consider Bitcoin halal when used for legitimate trade and investment on the spot market. Here is the full breakdown of the scholarly consensus and the conditions that must be met.

January 15, 2026

Crypto trading can be halal. Spot trading of legitimate cryptocurrencies is permissible under Islamic law provided it avoids riba (interest), maysir (gambling), and gharar (excessive uncertainty). Here is everything a Muslim investor needs to know.

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