Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACXP) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACXP) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ACXP
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ACXP
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1.27
Market Cap: 5.5M
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About Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. functions as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on developing innovative antibiotic treatments for bacterial infections. The company's primary drug candidate is ibezapolstat, an antibiotic that utilizes a novel mechanism of action by targeting the polymerase IIIC enzyme. Ibezapolstat has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for addressing Clostridium difficile infections. Additionally, Acurx is progressing with ACX-375C, an investigational therapeutic suitable for both oral and injectable administration. This compound is being developed to combat various gram-positive bacteria, including resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.