Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Manulife Financial Corporation has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MFC
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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
Most scholars advise not holding MFC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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MFC: Is Manulife Financial Corporation Halal?
Manulife Financial Corporation
$44.34
Market Cap: 73.6B
Screened on a market cap of 104.0B
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About Manulife Financial Corporation
Manulife Financial Corporation, known by its ticker MFC, is a multinational financial services organization that provides a wide range of financial products and solutions. Its operations span across Asia, Canada, the United States, and other international markets. The company's activities are organized into three primary divisions: 1. Wealth and Asset Management: This segment focuses on investment solutions, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, group-based retirement and savings programs, and asset management services for institutional clients. These offerings are distributed through the company's network of agents and brokers, independent securities firms, financial advisors, pension consultants, and banks. 2. Insurance and Annuity Products: This division offers a diverse portfolio of financial protection products. This includes deposit and credit services, individual life insurance, and both individual and group long-term care insurance. It also provides various annuity options, both fully and partially guaranteed. These products are sold via insurance agents, brokers, banking partners, financial planners, and direct marketing channels. 3. Corporate and Other: This segment encompasses property and casualty insurance, as well as reinsurance activities, including the management of legacy reinsurance portfolios such as variable annuities and accident and health. Additionally, it oversees timberland and agricultural investment portfolios. The segment also handles insurance agency operations, portfolio and mutual fund management, mutual fund dealing, life, annuity, long-term care, and financial reinsurance services, alongside general fund management. Furthermore, it holds, manages, and provides investment management, advisory, and dealer services. Founded in 1887, Manulife Financial Corporation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Insurance - Life
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Insurance - Life
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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.