Shariah compliance overview
HalalMerck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is currently classified as Halal by Akinda Shariah screening (AAOIFI-aligned methodology).
About Merck & Co., Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare leader with operations spanning two core divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment is dedicated to human health, offering a broad spectrum of medicinal products.
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) operates in the Healthcare sector, in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry.
Why it is halal: it passes all three AAOIFI screens. Non-compliant revenue is 1.31% (limit 5%), interest-bearing debt is 18.34% (limit 30%) and interest-bearing securities and assets are 5.38% (limit 30%).
If you hold MRK, give 0.92% of the dividends you receive to charity to purify the non-compliant share of its income.
- Business Activity
- 1.31%Limit 5%Pass
- Interest-bearing debt
- 18.34%Limit 30%Pass
- Interest-bearing securities and assets
- 5.38%Limit 30%Pass
- Dividend purification
- 0.92%Share of dividends to give to charityPurification calculator
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026 · Screening is informational and not a fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for personal guidance.
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Quick answers about Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK). Current Akinda screening label: Halal.
