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Shariah compliance overview

Not Halal

British 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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