Halal crypto,
explained.
Guides grounded in AAOIFI-standard screening and Islamic finance principles, spot trading, exchanges, DeFi, and what actually makes a coin halal.
How to Calculate Zakat on Crypto and Trading Profits
Zakat on crypto isn't calculated on "profit", it's 2.5% of your total qualifying wealth at market value. Here's the actual method, a worked example, and the mistake most traders make.
Read → 24 Aug 2026Is Revolut X Halal? A Muslim Trader's Guide
Revolut X is Revolut's dedicated spot crypto exchange, now supported by SharifBot. Here's what's halal, what to avoid, and how to connect it.
Read → 08 Aug 2026Is Coinbase Stock Halal? COIN Shariah Screening Explained
Short answer: It depends on the screen, not a fixed yes/no. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is an operating exchange business, not an interest-based lender, which is a good starting point, but...
Read → 07 Jun 2026Halal Crypto Has a Knowledge Gap Problem - and Scholars Aren't the Only Ones Who Can Fill It
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...
Read → 24 May 2026Is Crypto Trading Halal? The Complete Islamic Finance Guide
Spot trading of cryptocurrencies with genuine utility is considered permissible by contemporary Islamic scholars, with clear conditions. Here's exactly where the line falls between halal and haram.
Read → 15 May 2026Is XRP Halal? The Shariah Screening Analysis
XRP sits in a genuine scholarly grey area, not categorically haram, but carrying specific concerns about Ripple Labs' centralised control that distinguish it from Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Read → 17 Apr 2026Which Crypto Exchange Is Halal? Binance vs Coinbase for Muslim Traders
No exchange is categorically halal or haram, what matters is which features you use. Here's how Binance and Coinbase compare for UK Muslim traders and what to look for.
Read → 26 Mar 2026Is Coinbase Halal? A Muslim Investor's Guide
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...
Read → 26 Feb 2026Halal Crypto Trading Rules: What Every Muslim Investor Needs to Know
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.
Read → 12 Feb 2026Is Automated Trading Allowed in Islam?
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...
Read → 15 Jan 2026Is Crypto Trading Halal? A Complete Guide for Muslim Investors
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...
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