Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (LEO) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. has 5% or more of its basket by weight in non-compliant holdings with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (LEO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/LEO
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
LEO: Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. Halal?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.
$5.65
Market Cap: 351.9M
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About BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. was formed on September 23, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
Shariah Compliance Status
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (100.0%)
Basket Composition
100% of basket screenedETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Jul 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened by holdings look-through under 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. A fund is evaluated by screening its holdings under AAOIFI financial standards and weighing the result, using 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.