Alphabet Inc.

GOOG: Is Alphabet Inc. Halal?

Alphabet Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$342.68

-0.09%

Market Cap: 4.2T

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A+

Excellent

90Score

Is Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Alphabet Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 90/100 (Grade: A+).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

1.2% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own GOOG

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened GOOG's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

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About Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet Inc. operates globally, providing a wide array of products and digital platforms to customers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Canada, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services division delivers a broad spectrum of consumer-facing offerings, which include its advertising products, the Android operating system, Chrome browser, various hardware devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search functionality, and YouTube. This segment also generates revenue through the sale of applications, in-app purchases, and digital content via Google Play and YouTube, alongside device sales and consumer subscriptions for YouTube services. Conversely, the Google Cloud segment furnishes enterprise-grade solutions such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, database management, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other professional services. This encompasses the Google Workspace suite, a collection of cloud-native communication and collaboration tools for businesses, including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, among other offerings tailored for corporate clients. The Other Bets segment is dedicated to developing nascent ventures, particularly those focused on healthcare-related and internet services. Established in 1998, Alphabet Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 12, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q1 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A+ (Excellent). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Alphabet Inc. get a A+ compliance rating?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) received a grade of A+ (Excellent) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 1.2% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Alphabet Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Alphabet Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Alphabet Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) 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: Aug 12, 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.