Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is BP p.l.c. (BP) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, BP p.l.c. 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 BP p.l.c. (BP) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BP
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 BP
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BP p.l.c.
$50.21
+3.65%
Market Cap: 131.7B
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About BP p.l.c.
BP p.l.c. operates as a global energy company, offering a wide array of carbon-based and sustainable products and services. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products. The Gas & Low Carbon Energy division is responsible for the extraction and integrated generation of natural gas and power. It actively trades gas and both renewable and non-renewable electricity. This segment also manages onshore and offshore wind farms and develops innovative solutions like hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage facilities. Meanwhile, the Oil Production & Operations segment focuses on crude oil extraction. The Customers & Products arm encompasses a diverse portfolio, including convenience stores and retail fuel sales, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the Castrol lubricants brand. It extends its reach to aviation and business-to-business (B2B) services, alongside midstream operations (like transportation and storage), refining activities, oil trading, and the expanding bioenergy sector. Established in 1908, BP maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 55.2% 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.