Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Marginal
Is Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Booking Holdings Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 45/100 (Grade: C).
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HalalScreener rates Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Doubtful, 45/100, grade C under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BKNG
Business activity
Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.
Company debt
Within 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
You may own BKNG, with caution
Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.
Purification amount is Pro
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BKNG: Is Booking Holdings Inc. Halal?
Booking Holdings Inc.
$163.45
-1.42%
Market Cap: 122.8B
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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
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Business activity: the company's own filing confirms revenue from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited but does not disclose its share, so it cannot be shown to be under the 5% limit.
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
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Business Activity Screen
Share not disclosedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
The company's own filing names this revenue but does not say how large it is, so it cannot be shown to be under the AAOIFI 5% limit. The verdict stays Doubtful until the company discloses a figure. The percentage shown is an estimate for purification only.
- •Earns commissions selling conventional insurance; their share of revenue is not disclosed
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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, which names this revenue without a figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
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since Sep 2026
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until the change above
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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.