HaramCoinsWorldcoin falls under “Infrastructure”. The assessment below weighs its real use against the core prohibitions of riba, gharar and maysir.
01What it is
An identity project with a paired token.
02Why this assessment
Privacy/biometric and speculation concerns weigh on it.
03The Islamic-finance lens
Worldcoin has genuine utility. Many scholars treat a real, lawful function as a point in favor of permissibility, because value then derives from usefulness rather than pure speculation.
Worldcoin can be highly volatile and its future uncertain. Excessive gharar (ambiguity and unknowable risk) is discouraged, so scholars advise against committing money to positions you do not understand or that carry extreme, gambling-like uncertainty.
04Key considerations
05How to approach it
Practical takeaway: scholars genuinely differ on Worldcoin. If you choose to engage, lean toward real use over speculation, avoid any interest-bearing or leveraged product, keep positions small enough that the uncertainty cannot harm you, and consider asking a qualified scholar about your specific case.
06Frequently asked questions
Is Worldcoin halal or haram?
Scholars differ (doubtful). Privacy/biometric and speculation concerns weigh on it.
Does trading Worldcoin involve riba?
Simply owning or swapping Worldcoin does not involve riba, but interest-bearing products or leveraged trading do.
Is buying Worldcoin considered gambling (maysir)?
Buying Worldcoin purely to bet on short-term price swings resembles maysir (gambling). Holding it for genuine, long-term ownership of a useful asset is viewed far more favorably.
07Related assessments
This website is an educational resource, not a religious edict (fatwa). Qualified scholars differ on cryptocurrencies; the assessments here are based on widely-recognised principles of Islamic finance and are provided for learning only. Always consult a qualified scholar before making any decision, and remember that nothing here is financial advice.