Is Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Halal?

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Nov 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

85Score

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 85/100 (Grade: A).

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HalalScreener rates Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Halal, 85/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Nov 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GOOG

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%.

3.5% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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

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Alphabet Inc.

GOOG

Alphabet Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$290.63

+2.00%

Market Cap: 3.6T

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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 Nov 13, 2026
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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: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR
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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 (Very Good). 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 (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3.5% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits well clear of the 30% limit; prohibited income well clear of the 5% limit. 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 recalculated at every re-screen, including the one that follows each new quarterly or annual report. 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 screened from the latest financial statements on record, currently those for fiscal Q3 2026. The 500 largest US-listed companies, and every stock on a HalalScreener watchlist or portfolio, are re-screened daily against the current market cap; every other stock at least once a week. When the company files a new quarterly or annual report with the SEC, it is re-screened from that filing: we check the SEC's filing feed every 15 minutes and the earnings calendar every day. Last screened: Nov 13, 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.