Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Tencent Music Entertainment Group 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 Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TME
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within 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 TME
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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TME: Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group Halal?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
$8.63
Market Cap: 14.1B
Screened on a market cap of 86.0B
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About Tencent Music Entertainment Group
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is a premier operator of online music entertainment platforms across the People's Republic of China, offering a range of services including music streaming, digital karaoke, and live interactive broadcasting. Its offerings encompass popular streaming platforms like QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music, which facilitate personalized music discovery and listening for users. The company also developed WeSing, an engaging application that allows users to sing, socialize with friends, share their performances, and explore songs sung by others. Furthermore, TME runs interactive live broadcasting platforms, notably Kugou Live and Kuwo Live, providing an online venue for performers to exhibit their talents and interact with their audience. Kuwo Changting acts as a specialized audio content platform, featuring diverse spoken word entertainment such as audiobooks, traditional cross-talk, and radio dramas. Beyond its digital services, TME sells music-related hardware, including Kugou headsets, smart speakers, WeSing karaoke microphones, and Hi-Fi audio systems. It also handles online ticketing for music events and partners with manufacturers of smart devices and automobiles to embed and manage music services within their products and vehicles. Tencent Music Entertainment Group maintains a strategic partnership with China Literature. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company functions as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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 Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Doubtful
until the change above
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 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.



