What is Zhihu Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) has a Shariah compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F, Non-Compliant). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does Zhihu Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. ZH's debt-to-market-cap is 6.8%.

How much purification is needed for Zhihu Inc.?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for Zhihu Inc. (ZH) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

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Is Zhihu Inc. (ZH) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Zhihu 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 Zhihu Inc. (ZH) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ZH

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Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

6.8% of 30.0% limit

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What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding ZH

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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ZH: Is Zhihu Inc. Halal?

Zhihu Inc.

NYSECommunication ServicesCN

$3.39

Market Cap: 267.4M

Screened on a market cap of 1.9B

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About Zhihu Inc.

Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China. The company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services; information transmission, software, and information technology services; and information and marketing services. It also offers vocational training; and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. Zhihu Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information

Why this does not pass

Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 14, 2026

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Compliance History

Not Halalnow
since Aug 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above

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Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zhihu Inc. (ZH) halal to invest in?

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.

Why did Zhihu Inc. get a F compliance rating?

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.8% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Zhihu Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

Zhihu Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.

How often is Zhihu Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Oct 14, 2026.

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.