
SOHU: Is Sohu.com Limited Halal?
Sohu.com Limited
$13.08
-1.21%
Market Cap: 393.3M
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Jul 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Sohu.com Limited passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding SOHU
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page
About Sohu.com Limited
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Sohu.com Limited functions as a comprehensive digital enterprise, offering a diverse range of online media, video, and gaming solutions to consumers across China, accessible on both personal computers and mobile devices. Its core operations include providing extensive news and information through platforms such as the Sohu News APP, the m.sohu.com mobile portal, and the www.sohu.com PC website. For video content, users can access its offerings via the Sohu Video APP, tv.sohu.com, and the ifox PC application. Sohu is also deeply involved in the online gaming sector, responsible for the development, operation, and licensing of various PC and mobile titles, including massive multiplayer online role-playing games, casual games, and strategy games. The company further extends its reach with specialized online properties: focus.cn for real estate information and services, and 17173.com, a dedicated hub for gamers offering news, electronic forums, videos, and mobile game distribution. Additional revenue streams for Sohu include paid subscription services, interactive broadcasting, and the sub-licensing of its acquired video content to other organizations.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Electronic Gaming & Multimedia: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
Use the Purification Calculator to compute exactly how much of your dividend income to donate.
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.
