MMM — 3M Co.
Permissible business, but debt and litigation liabilities are a real consideration.
Why?
3M's core industrial and consumer products business is permissible, but the company has carried significant debt and large litigation-related liabilities (including earplug and PFAS settlements) in recent years, which affects its balance-sheet ratios.
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.