Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Very Good
Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Canadian Natural Resources Limited passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).
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HalalScreener rates Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Halal, 87/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CNQ
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 CNQ
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purification amount is Pro
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CNQ: Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited Halal?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
$53.80
+3.56%
Market Cap: 110.9B
Screened on a market cap of 156.7B
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About Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an integrated energy enterprise engaged across the full spectrum of upstream and downstream activities related to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), encompassing acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sales. Its diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products encompasses synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude, bitumen (also known as thermal oil), along with both primary heavy crude oil and specialized Pelican Lake heavy crude. Beyond exploration and production, the company holds midstream and refining assets, notably comprising two crude oil pipeline networks and a half-interest (50% working interest) in an 84-megawatt cogeneration facility situated at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, CNQ reported substantial reserves. Its proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves amounted to 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl), escalating to 13,271 MMbbl when probable reserves are included. Proved synthetic crude oil (SCO) reserves stood at 6,998 MMbbl, with total proved plus probable SCO reserves reaching 7,535 MMbbl. Furthermore, the company's proved natural gas reserves were recorded at 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf), expanding to 20,249 Bcf on a proved plus probable basis. Geographically, its operations are concentrated in key regions, including Western Canada, the United Kingdom's North Sea sector, and offshore West Africa. The entity, incorporated in 1973, was originally known as AEX Minerals Corporation before adopting the name Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
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Compliance History
Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
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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.