Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Sasol Limited (SSL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Sasol Limited 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 Sasol Limited (SSL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SSL
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over 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 SSL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SSL: Is Sasol Limited Halal?
Sasol Limited
$16.34
+2.64%
Market Cap: 10.5B
Screened on a market cap of 172.5B
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About Sasol Limited
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sasol Limited functions as an integrated chemical and energy enterprise with a global footprint, organized into six primary segments: Mining, Gas, Fuels, and its Chemicals operations spanning Africa, America, and Eurasia. The company delivers a diverse range of chemical products, encompassing various monomers, ammonia, carbon compounds, chlor alkali, explosives, fertilizers, glycols, polymers, and waxes, in addition to specialty chemicals like lacquer thinners and phenolics. Its offerings also include industrial and household cleaning agents, degreasers, and a comprehensive suite of fuels such as bitumen, motor fuels, gas-to-liquid fuels, and other refined petroleum products like illuminating paraffin and synthetic kerosene. Beyond manufacturing, Sasol wholesales diesel and petrol, operates coal mines, provides engineering expertise, and actively invests in developing lower-carbon energy solutions. The company is also involved in the exploration, development, production, and distribution of natural gas through pipeline networks. Serving an extensive array of sectors, from automotive, agriculture, and aviation to healthcare, packaging, and textiles, Sasol was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Johannesburg.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 63.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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.