Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is BCE Inc. (BCE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, BCE 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 BCE Inc. (BCE) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BCE
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over 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 BCE
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BCE: Is BCE Inc. Halal?
BCE Inc.
$20.33
Market Cap: 19.0B
Screened on a market cap of 29.3B
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About BCE Inc.
BCE Inc. stands as a prominent Canadian telecommunications and media conglomerate, delivering a comprehensive suite of wireless, landline, internet, and television services to households, enterprises, and wholesale partners across the nation. The company's activities are strategically divided across three core divisions: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment is dedicated to providing mobile voice and data communication solutions, alongside consumer electronic devices. Bell Wireline offers a wide array of services, including internet access, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), local and long-distance telephony, additional communication products, satellite television, and various connectivity options. This segment is also actively involved in the wholesale market, both acquiring and supplying telecommunication services like local, long-distance, and data to other carriers and resellers. Finally, the Bell Media division oversees an extensive portfolio of entertainment and advertising ventures, spanning conventional, specialty, and premium pay television, streaming platforms, digital media content, radio broadcasting, and outdoor advertising. Established in 1880, BCE Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Verdun, Canada.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 142.6% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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 May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 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.