BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

BKT: Is BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. Halal?

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$10.48

-0.10%

Market Cap: 254.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Basket rule

Over the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

140.9% of 5.0% limit

100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund specializing in fixed-income securities. Established on July 22, 1988, by BlackRock, Inc., it operates under the management of BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund primarily allocates its capital within the United States' fixed income markets, targeting securities from companies spanning various industries. Its portfolio typically comprises U.S. government-sponsored agency securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, various asset-backed securities, and U.S. Treasury obligations. A key investment criterion is that these assets must either be issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its entities, or hold a top credit rating of AAA from S&P or Aaa from Moody's at the time of acquisition. The Trust is based in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 15, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

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

  • Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (140.9%)

Basket Composition

100% 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.

141%
Halal0%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal141%
Unknown0%

Top Holdings

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Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jul 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) halal to invest in?
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.'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 BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.'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 BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) 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: Jul 15, 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.