Topic hub
Halal crypto — the complete topic hub
Crypto is the single most-asked area of contemporary Islamic finance. Here is every fatwa, guide, verdict, and broker review we publish on the topic, organised in one place.
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Overview
The scholarly consensus is no longer that crypto is universally impermissible. The debate has moved on to which coins qualify as mal (property), which structures (spot, staking, futures, lending) are acceptable, and how to manage the riba and gharar exposure that comes baked into many products. Use this hub to navigate every angle.
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Guides (13)
Crypto
Is crypto trading halal? Bitcoin, altcoins, and the Shariah debate
Swap-free
Are swap-free accounts really interest-free? Four ways the charge comes back
Leverage
Is leverage halal? 1:10 to 1:500 explained
Gold
Is gold trading halal? Spot, XAUUSD, CFDs and leverage
Trading methods
Is scalping halal? Short holding periods and Shariah
Trading costs
Are spreads and commissions halal? Broker fees in Islam
Platforms
Is MetaTrader 5 halal? What the platform decides and what it doesn't
Trading methods
Is copy trading halal? Delegation, responsibility and fees
Trading methods
Is algorithmic trading halal? Bots, EAs and automation
Trading methods
Is short selling halal? Selling what you do not own
Trading costs
Are administration fees on Islamic accounts riba?
Spread betting
Is spread betting halal? The UK question answered
Halal apps
Zoya vs Musaffa vs Islamly: the best halal stock screener app in 2026
Fatwas (4)
Verdicts (8)
Comparisons (2)
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