Shariah compliance overview
Not HalalBritish American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) is currently classified as Not Halal by Akinda Shariah screening (AAOIFI-aligned methodology).
About British American Tobacco p.l.c.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Canada, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Africa.
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, in the Tobacco industry.
Why it is not classified as halal: it does not pass these screens: Interest-bearing debt.
- Business Activity
- 0.83%Limit 5%Pass
- Interest-bearing debt
- 49.14%Limit 30%Fail
- Interest-bearing securities and assets
- 5.47%Limit 30%Pass
- Dividend purification
- 0.83%Share of dividends to give to charityPurification calculator
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026 · Screening is informational and not a fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for personal guidance.
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Quick answers about British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI). Current Akinda screening label: Not Halal.
