
Is Marriott International (MAR) stock Halal?
As of the September 2026 screening, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) meets every AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 requirement: non-permissible income, interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt all sit within the thresholds, and there is no impermissible preference share structure. The dividend purification factor is 98.57%. The stock is re-screened every month.
Marriott International is a leading multinational hospitality company renowned for its vast portfolio of lodging facilities. Serving an array of customers, from leisure travelers to business executives, its primary function is to provide accommodations, amenities, and services across various hotel brands and segments. Marriott operates numerous well-known brands, including Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Westin, and Courtyard by Marriott, catering to diverse market needs from luxury to budget-friendly stays. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Marriott International a Halal investment?
Is Marriott International Shariah compliant?
For industrial companies like Marriott International, the product is rarely the problem; aircraft, vehicles and machinery are permissible. The exposure is leverage: fleets and factories are financed, and the 30% cap that AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 places on interest bearing debt is the screen that decides most verdicts in this sector.
Does Marriott International pass the business activity test?
Yes. In the September 2026 screening Marriott International holds an overall PASS, which a stock only earns when its core business clears the activity screen. The activity itself raises no Shariah objection; the scrutiny belongs to the financing.
Is Marriott International's income Halal?
Yes, within AAOIFI's tolerance. Marriott International's income from non-permissible sources stays below 5% of revenue in the September 2026 screening, and the small impure portion is handled through purification: the factor of 98.57% tells holders of MAR what share of each dividend to keep and what remainder to donate to charity.
Does Marriott International meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?
Yes. Both caps hold this month: interest bearing investments and interest bearing debt each stay below 30% of market capitalisation. Because the caps move with the share price, our Shariah Supervisory Board has MAR re-screened every month, and the result above always shows the latest verdict.
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