Is Basic Attention Token (BAT) Halal or Haram?
Last screened: April 2026 · Reviewed against AAOIFI Shariah Standards
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HALAL — Basic Attention Token
Privacy-respecting advertising token — users earn BAT for viewing ads through Brave browser
Screening Criteria
- Real utility — attention marketplace ✅
- No interest mechanism ✅
- No gambling structure ✅
- Service-based reward model ✅
- Privacy-preserving design ✅
Scholar’s Note
BAT enables users to earn rewards for their attention — this is a legitimate exchange of value (attention for compensation). The model has no riba elements. Islamic scholars generally consider BAT halal as it represents genuine compensation for a real service.
⚠ This screening is for educational purposes only. For a binding religious ruling (fatwa), please consult a qualified Islamic scholar (mufti) familiar with your specific circumstances.
Our Screening Methodology
We screen every cryptocurrency against 5 criteria derived from AAOIFI Shariah Standards and scholarly consensus:
- ✓ No Riba — No interest-bearing mechanisms or yield that resembles usury
- ✓ No Gharar — No excessive uncertainty or deception in the token’s structure
- ✓ No Maysir — No gambling mechanics or purely speculative mechanisms
- ✓ Genuine Utility — The asset serves a real economic or technological purpose
- ✓ Halal Business — The underlying project does not facilitate haram activities
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