META — Meta Platforms, Inc.
Advertising business is permissible, but some screens exclude social media over content concerns.
Why?
Meta's revenue comes primarily from advertising, a permissible activity, and it generally passes standard financial ratio screens. However, some stricter Islamic screening methodologies exclude social media platforms due to exposure to user-generated content that can include impermissible material — a genuine point of disagreement between screening providers rather than a financial-ratio issue.
How this was screened
Primary basis: Financial-ratio screen.
References
- Screened against commonly applied Islamic finance criteria (business-activity exclusions plus AAOIFI-influenced financial ratio thresholds); exact methodology varies by provider (e.g. AAOIFI, S&P/Dow Jones Islamic Market, MSCI Islamic).
As of: 2026-09-06
This is informational guidance only, not investment advice or a certified Sharia determination. Financial ratios shift every quarter — always verify current figures with a dedicated Islamic screening service or qualified financial and religious advisor before making investment decisions.