Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Very Good
Is Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Canadian National Railway Company passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 82/100 (Grade: A).
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HalalScreener rates Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Halal, 82/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CNI
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
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 can own CNI
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened CNI's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

CNI: Is Canadian National Railway Company Halal?
Canadian National Railway Company
$121.79
+0.87%
Market Cap: 73.7B
Screened on a market cap of 104.3B
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About Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Its services cater to a broad base of clients, from international exporters and importers to retail chains, agricultural growers, and industrial manufacturers. CNI boasts a substantial rail infrastructure, with approximately 19,500 miles of track extending across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, the company provides diverse ancillary services, encompassing marine terminal management (vessels and docks), cargo transshipment and distribution, specialized automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight management and forwarding. Founded in 1919, Canadian National Railway Company is based in Montreal, Canada.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Railroads
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Compliance History
Halalnow
since Jun 2026
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until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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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.