
BKNG: Is Booking Holdings Inc. Halal?
Booking Holdings Inc.
$181.68
-1.91%
Market Cap: 140.8B
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Jul 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Booking Holdings Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding BKNG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page
About Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc. is a leading global provider of online travel and dining reservation services. The company manages a portfolio of well-known digital platforms. Among these, Booking.com specializes in online accommodation bookings, while Rentalcars.com is dedicated to facilitating vehicle rentals. Priceline offers a comprehensive range of online travel booking options, encompassing hotels, flights, rental cars, vacation packages, and cruises, alongside hotel distribution services. Agoda also provides online lodging reservations, further expanding into flights, ground transportation, and activity bookings. For travelers seeking the best deals, KAYAK functions as an online price comparison service, enabling users to search and contrast prices for airline tickets, hotels, and car rentals. Additionally, OpenTable allows for convenient online restaurant reservations. Beyond its core booking services, Booking Holdings Inc. also supplies travel-related insurance products and restaurant management solutions to individual consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants. Established in 1997, the company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. It officially adopted its current name, Booking Holdings Inc., in February 2018, having previously operated as The Priceline Group Inc.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Travel Services: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
Use the Purification Calculator to compute exactly how much of your dividend income to donate.
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Halal
until the change above
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.




