Based on the midpoints of the reported ranges, about 76% of Abdul El-Sayed's disclosed fund investments are in Amana's Shariah-certified funds. See what those funds invest in and how the family's accounts are split.

AMAGX and AMIGX hold the same Amana Growth Fund portfolio at two prices. See what each costs, when the AMGR ETF comes out cheaper after trading costs, how Amana screens its funds and how purification works.

Nvidia and Broadcom pass Shariah screening. Nebius, IREN, CoreWeave and Vistra fail because of debt, interest-bearing assets or interest income, and several major AI businesses are Questionable. See the dated status table.

Anthropic has filed for an IPO, but is its stock halal? We examine the company's business activities, financial ratios, and interest income against AAOIFI's Shariah screening criteria to determine whether it qualifies as a halal investment.

Are Kalshi and Polymarket halal? No. The scholars who have examined modern prediction markets classify their event contracts as maysir (gambling): two sides stake money on an uncertain outcome, and the winner takes the loser’s stake. Nothing is owned and nothing is produced. That does not change because Kalshi

SpaceX (SPCX) is one of the most talked-about companies in the world and has a lot of investors paying attention. The company reported $18.7B of revenue in FY2025 across three operating segments — Space, Connectivity, and AI — and counts the U.S. government among its largest customers, with approximately

The Fundrise Innovation Fund (ticker: VCX) has been generating a lot of buzz since listing on the NYSE. It gives everyday investors access to a portfolio of private tech companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Databricks through a regular brokerage account. No accredited investor status required. The appeal is obvious.

The halal ETF market in North America has grown steadily over the past several years, giving Muslims more options for building Shariah-compliant portfolios. In November 2025, Manzil entered the space with their first exchange-traded fund: the Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF, trading under the ticker MNZL.

For Muslim investors, selecting the right ETFs requires a delicate balance between financial performance and Shariah compliance. This process can be complex, as ETFs are collections of various securities, each of which needs to be evaluated for adherence to Islamic principles. Luckily, there are ways to simplify the process. In

For years, skeptics questioned whether halal investing could keep pace with the broader market. In 2025, three Shariah-compliant ETFs answered definitively: not only can halal investing compete with conventional strategies, it can outperform them. While the S&P 500 returned 17.72% this year, all three major halal

The S&P 500 is a popular choice for investors looking to gain exposure to the U.S. stock market. But you might be wondering: is investing in the S&P 500—or in funds like the SPY ETF that track it—halal? In this guide, we'

If you’re building a halal investment portfolio and looking for passive income, you’ve likely run into a common problem: most halal ETFs don't offer high dividend yields. This is by design. Shariah screening removes many traditional high-yield sectors that rely on interest or carry excessive

Day trading is a popular strategy in modern markets, but is it halal? Muslim investors often ask whether buying and selling stocks within the same day is permissible from an Islamic perspective. This article explores the key issues at play, how different scholars interpret them, and what practical takeaways you

Finding stocks that align with both strong financial performance and Shariah compliance can feel limiting. Many of the world’s most valuable companies fail to meet Islamic investment criteria due to their involvement in interest-based finance, impermissible business lines, or controversial activities. But there’s still a sizable universe

Halal investing is growing, and the SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF (SPUS) and Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) are two of the most popular options when it comes to Shariah-compliant index funds. But which one suits your portfolio best? While both ETFs aim

Index funds represent a cornerstone of modern investing, offering a simple way to gain broad market exposure. However, if you're wondering whether index funds can be part of your halal investment strategy, you're not alone. This question has become increasingly relevant as index investing continues to

If you've been struggling to get started with halal investing, you're not alone. The stock market is riddled with companies involved in industries and practices that conflict with Muslim values. This is where Shariah-compliant stocks emerge as a practical solution. However, mainstream investment platforms don’

Election markets have emerged as a popular, high-stakes way for individuals to “bet” on the outcomes of major political events, such as the U.S. presidential election. A number of regulated venues now let users purchase event contracts, financial instruments that pay out based solely on the occurrence of

Finding halal investment options used to be a challenge. The traditional financial industry rarely prioritized the unique, faith-based needs of Muslims, forcing many to stay on the sidelines and feel excluded from opportunities to grow their wealth. While traditional investing focuses solely on financial returns, halal investing goes one