Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BXMT
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 BXMT
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.
$10.53
Market Cap: 1.8B
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About Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) functions as a real estate finance entity, primarily engaged in originating senior-level debt secured by commercial properties. These investment activities span across North America, Europe, and Australia. For U.S. federal income tax considerations, the company is organized as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). This structure generally exempts it from federal corporate income taxes, contingent on distributing at least 90% of its taxable earnings to its shareholders. The firm adopted its current name, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., in May 2013, having previously operated as Capital Trust, Inc. Established in 1997, its principal office is located in New York City.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 886.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: REIT - Mortgage
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.