Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A (JOYY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A (JOYY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/JOYY
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%.
The verdict above is final and free.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding JOYY
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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JOYY: Is JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Halal?
JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A
$82.61
-0.66%
Market Cap: 4.0B
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About JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A
JOYY Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a diverse portfolio of social media platforms, delivering immersive video and audio-based experiences to users. Its prominent offerings include: Bigo Live: A live streaming platform enabling users worldwide to broadcast live moments, showcase talents, and forge social connections. Likee: A short-form video social network primarily designed for user content creation. Hago: A social platform integrating casual gaming. imo: A comprehensive instant messaging and chat application featuring video and group calls, alongside document sharing and other communication tools. JOYY maintains a significant global footprint, with operations spanning major markets like China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Singapore, the company was formerly known as YY Inc. before its rebranding to JOYY Inc. in December 2019.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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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.



