Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TKC
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 TKC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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TKC: Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. Halal?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.
$4.93
-1.00%
Market Cap: 4.3B
Screened on a market cap of 219.6B
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About Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. operates as a leading provider of various digital services, extending its reach across Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Northern Cyprus, Germany, and the Netherlands. The company's diverse operations are managed through three primary divisions: Turkcell Turkey, Turkcell International, and Techfin. Its offerings for corporate clients include a comprehensive suite of business communication solutions, such as mobile connectivity, fixed-line internet for enterprises, business phone systems, and specialized customer loyalty programs. Additionally, Turkcell delivers an extensive range of digital business services, ensuring reliable network access, robust cybersecurity measures, advanced data center capabilities, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, big data analytics, e-transformation tools, various technological innovations, managed IT services, and cloud computing solutions. The company also supplies an array of devices, hardware, software, and tailored financing options. For individual consumers, Turkcell presents a myriad of digital services, from search functionalities and billing/top-up facilities to a broad spectrum of information, entertainment, and application-based platforms. These include TV+, which allows subscribers to access series and other television content on demand; fizy, its dedicated digital music platform; Magazine Holder, a service for digital magazines and newspapers; and the Yaani mobile web browser. Further enhancing its digital ecosystem, Turkcell developed BiP, an all-in-one communication application; Goals Pocket, an app for sports news and video highlights; and the Digital Operator application, designed to streamline transactions and technology purchases. The company also provides home internet and television services for residential customers. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 96.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
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Compliance History
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since Sep 2026
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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.