Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Vir Biotechnology, Inc. 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 Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VIR
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%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding VIR
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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VIR: Is Vir Biotechnology, Inc. Halal?
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
$9.96
Market Cap: 1.7B
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About Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. operates as an immunology company with commercialized products, dedicated to devising therapeutic solutions for the treatment and prevention of significant infectious diseases. Its pipeline features several key candidates: Sotrovimab (branded as Xevudy, or VIR-7832), a neutralizing monoclonal antibody for both treating and preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection; VIR-2218 and VIR-3434, aimed at hepatitis B virus; VIR-2482, targeting the prevention of influenza A virus; and VIR-1111, designed to prevent human immunodeficiency virus. The firm maintains a robust network of strategic partnerships and collaborations. These include grant support from organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. It holds option and licensing arrangements with entities such as Brii Biosciences Limited, and a collaboration and license agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Further licensing relationships exist with The Rockefeller University and MedImmune, Inc. Collaborations extend to WuXi Biologics and Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd., alongside a research agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA. Furthermore, Vir has secured a manufacturing contract with Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and a clinical development partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. focused on chronic hepatitis B virus. The company, established in 2016, is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- 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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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.