Is Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 85/100 (Grade: A).

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HLAL: Is Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF Halal?

Halal

Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF

NASDAQ

$70.72

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jun 18, 2026
A

Very Good

Strong compliance across all metrics

85Score

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
0.2%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Basket look-through: 92.8% halal, 1.5% doubtful, 4.1% haram, 1.6% unknown

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Basket Composition

98% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

93%
Halal93%
Doubtful1%
Haram4%
Unknown2%

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Screened: Jun 18, 2026Fiscal: N/ASource: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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0.8% non-compliant income

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Financial Overview

Market Cap

917.2M

Price

$70.72

Sector

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Industry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF get a A compliance rating?
Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF's compliance grade is determined by AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, a two-step process: (1) qualitative screen for prohibited business activities and (2) quantitative check of debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income ratios. Scroll up to see the detailed ratio breakdown.
What could change Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF's Shariah verdict?
Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF's verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.
How often is Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jun 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.