
XYZ: Is Block, Inc. Halal?
Block, Inc.
$74.78
+2.66%
Market Cap: 44.5B
Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Good
Is Block, Inc. (XYZ) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Block, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 71/100 (Grade: B+).
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%.
What this means for you
You can own XYZ
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purify 0.5% of your income from XYZ
That is about $0.50 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.
Calculate my exact amountAbout Block, Inc.
Block, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, develops innovative tools that empower merchants to process card payments, gain insights from robust reporting and analytics, and benefit from expedited next-day fund settlement. The company offers a diverse range of hardware solutions, including the Magstripe reader for traditional swipe-based transactions, and the Contactless and chip reader, which accommodates Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) chip cards alongside Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. For comprehensive point-of-sale functionality, Block provides the Square Stand, enabling an iPad to serve as a complete payment terminal, and the Square Register, an integrated system combining proprietary hardware, software, and payment processing capabilities. Additionally, the Square Terminal offers a modern alternative to conventional keypad devices, functioning as both a payment processor and receipt printer, accepting tap, dip, and swipe payment methods. Beyond physical devices, Block supplies an extensive suite of software products. These encompass Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, specialized applications for Retail and Restaurants, online commerce solutions like Square Online and Checkout, Square Invoices, Square Virtual Terminal, Square Team Management, Square Contracts, and a suite for Loyalty, Marketing, and Gift Cards, all managed through the Square Dashboard. Furthermore, Block supports developers with a dedicated platform featuring application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs). Its portfolio also includes Cash App, a popular mobile service for sending, spending, and saving money, and Weebly, which delivers website hosting and domain registration services to customers. Serving an international clientele, the company's operations extend across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Originally established as Square, Inc. in 2009, the San Francisco, California-based firm officially adopted the name Block, Inc. in December 2021.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Shariah Compliance Status
Compliance History
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.