Stocks & ETFs
Musaffa
Advanced halal stock screening
Overall score4.7
Minimum depositN/A
Markets listed5
Screening workflow
Best Halal Stock Screeners Compared
Compare halal stock screeners by the decision job they perform: quick asset checks, deeper methodology review, portfolio monitoring, result conflicts, and broker next steps.
By HalalInvestGuide Editorial Research DeskUpdated 2026-08-04Reviewed by HalalInvestGuide Data Operations TeamMethodologyAffiliate disclosure
Bottom line
Use Zoya for a fast first pass, Musaffa for deeper recurring research, and Islamicly when screening plus learning context matters. Treat every result as research evidence, not a fatwa or an automatic buy signal.
Screener workflow chooser
Choose the tool by the screening job
A halal stock screener is a research layer before the broker step. Use this page to choose the tool that fits your workflow, then record the methodology, result date, ratio details, holdings evidence, and any conflicts before placing a trade.
Fast one-stock check
Zoya
Use when you need a quick first pass on a stock or ETF, then verify the result details before trading.
Deeper recurring research
Musaffa
Use when you compare many assets, monitor a portfolio, or need more structured screening and purification notes.
Learning plus screening
Islamicly
Use when education and screening context matter alongside a basic halal investing workflow.
Decision evidence
Do not choose only by the green label
| Check | Why it matters | Record before acting |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Different tools may use different standards, thresholds, or data sources. | Standard used, source page, calculation date, and any methodology notes. |
| Coverage | A missing ticker, wrong exchange, ETF share class, or stale holding can change the answer. | Ticker, exchange, fund listing, holdings date, and exact instrument name. |
| Ratios and activity | A status label is weaker than the underlying business activity and financial ratio evidence. | Revenue notes, debt, cash, receivables, interest income, and doubtful revenue treatment. |
| Result conflicts | Conflicting tool outputs should slow the decision, not be averaged into a forced answer. | Screenshots or reports from each tool, conflict reason, and next review action. |
| Broker next step | A screener can say what to research; it does not open the account or prove local product access. | Broker availability, commissions, account country, tax records, and product documents. |
How this comparison is checked
Reader decision
Start with the decision at hand: choosing a provider, choosing a workflow, or understanding whether two products are even comparable.
Provider data
Compare structured records for Musaffa, Zoya, Islamicly, including category, score, market list, fees, minimums, features, and Shariah disclosure fields.
Shariah workflow
Separate platform availability from halal suitability. The page checks whether the provider helps with screening, certification, purification, or portfolio construction.
User risk
Flag cases where account country, minimum deposit, product type, leverage, staking, lending, or fee structure can change the practical recommendation.
Affiliate availability does not decide the winner. The comparison starts with the reader's practical decision, then checks platform category, market access, minimums, fees, Shariah disclosure, and workflow fit.
Side-by-side comparison
The comparison starts with the practical factors readers usually check first: product job, market access, minimums, cost model, Shariah signal, strengths, and watch-outs.
| Criterion | Musaffa | Zoya | Islamicly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Stocks & ETFs: Advanced halal stock screening | Stocks & ETFs: Halal investing for everyone | Stocks & ETFs: Halal investing made easy |
| Markets | United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and 1 more markets | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
| Minimum deposit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fee model | subscription: Free plan listed with limited research access; Foundation plan listed at $72 per year | freemium: Free tier available; Zoya Pro pricing varies by country and app-store billing | freemium: Free basic features may be available; Paid app features and regional pricing should be confirmed in the app |
| Shariah signal | Certified by AAOIFI | Certified by AAOIFI | Certified by AAOIFI-based screening reference |
| Strengths | Real-time Shariah compliance screening; Portfolio tracking and analysis; Dividend purification calculator | Free tier plus Zoya Pro subscription; AAOIFI-compliant screening; Simple mobile app | Free halal stock screening; Portfolio tracking; Educational content |
| Watch outs | Review country availability, total cost, product restrictions, and Shariah documentation before committing. | Review country availability, total cost, product restrictions, and Shariah documentation before committing. | Review country availability, total cost, product restrictions, and Shariah documentation before committing. |
Primary workflow
Screen before broker
These tools help research halal status; they do not replace broker access, tax review, or product documents.
Fast-start option
Zoya
Best fit when the user wants a lower-friction first pass before deeper verification.
Depth option
Musaffa
Best fit when recurring research, portfolio workflow, and purification notes matter more than speed alone.
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Stocks & ETFs
Zoya
Halal investing for everyone
Overall score4.7
Minimum depositN/A
Markets listed3
Stocks & ETFs
Islamicly
Halal investing made easy
Overall score4.5
Minimum depositN/A
Markets listed3
Decision Notes
The best halal stock screener depends on the screening job: quick ticker check, ETF or fund review, portfolio monitoring, methodology comparison, or conflict resolution before using a broker.
Choose Musaffa if...
Musaffa is a better fit when your main need is stocks & etfs, minimum deposit is not the main filter, and you want a stronger visible Shariah signal. The practical question is whether its supported markets, product structure, and fee model match how you actually plan to invest.
Skip Musaffa if...
Skip or delay Musaffa if you need a clearly stated account minimum before comparing providers, your country is not among the 5 listed markets, or you cannot verify the current certificate scope on the provider's own materials. Also avoid using any platform feature that introduces leverage, interest, lending, or unclear product exposure unless you have reviewed it separately.
Choose Zoya if...
Zoya is a better fit when your main need is stocks & etfs, minimum deposit is not the main filter, and you want a stronger visible Shariah signal. The practical question is whether its supported markets, product structure, and fee model match how you actually plan to invest.
Skip Zoya if...
Skip or delay Zoya if you need a clearly stated account minimum before comparing providers, your country is not among the 3 listed markets, or you cannot verify the current certificate scope on the provider's own materials. Also avoid using any platform feature that introduces leverage, interest, lending, or unclear product exposure unless you have reviewed it separately.
Choose Islamicly if...
Islamicly is a better fit when your main need is stocks & etfs, minimum deposit is not the main filter, and you want a stronger visible Shariah signal. The practical question is whether its supported markets, product structure, and fee model match how you actually plan to invest.
Skip Islamicly if...
Skip or delay Islamicly if you need a clearly stated account minimum before comparing providers, your country is not among the 3 listed markets, or you cannot verify the current certificate scope on the provider's own materials. Also avoid using any platform feature that introduces leverage, interest, lending, or unclear product exposure unless you have reviewed it separately.
Best choice by situation
Fast one-stock check
ZoyaLower-friction workflow for a quick first pass, followed by methodology and source verification.
Deeper recurring research
MusaffaStronger fit for users comparing many stocks, ETFs, or portfolio positions over time.
Learning plus screening
IslamiclyUseful when educational context matters alongside screening output.
Conflicting results
Do not force a winnerCompare methodology, ratios, holdings, and update dates; mark the asset questionable if the conflict remains.
How to choose between them
Methodology
The key question is how much of the halal workflow is handled by the platform itself. Check whether screening rules, scholar oversight, holdings review, dividend purification, and update frequency are clearly documented.
Coverage
Coverage matters because it changes the actual investor experience, not just the marketing label. Compare how each platform handles this point in account setup, product selection, ongoing monitoring, and exit or transfer steps.
Workflow depth
Compare the daily workflow: search speed, portfolio import, alerts, mobile experience, reporting, support, and how easy it is to repeat the same review process before every investment decision.
Free and paid limits
Free and paid limits matters because it changes the actual investor experience, not just the marketing label. Compare how each platform handles this point in account setup, product selection, ongoing monitoring, and exit or transfer steps.
Portfolio monitoring
Separate managed allocation from research tooling. Some platforms help build or manage a portfolio; others only help decide whether a stock, fund, or product belongs in a separate brokerage account.
Result conflict handling
Result conflict handling matters because it changes the actual investor experience, not just the marketing label. Compare how each platform handles this point in account setup, product selection, ongoing monitoring, and exit or transfer steps.
Broker next step
Broker next step matters because it changes the actual investor experience, not just the marketing label. Compare how each platform handles this point in account setup, product selection, ongoing monitoring, and exit or transfer steps.
Shariah and risk notes
Musaffa
Musaffa describes its screening as AAOIFI-based and publishes methodology/risk disclosure language on its official pages. The platform has a positive certification signal in the directory, but users should still confirm the current certificate, scope, and product coverage.
Zoya
Zoya says AAOIFI is its default screening standard and lets Pro users compare additional methodologies. The platform has a positive certification signal in the directory, but users should still confirm the current certificate, scope, and product coverage.
Islamicly
Islamicly is a screening tool, not a personal fatwa or investment adviser. Confirm methodology, coverage, and update frequency before relying on a result. The platform has a positive certification signal in the directory, but users should still confirm the current certificate, scope, and product coverage.
FAQ
What is the best halal stock screener?
There is no single best screener for every investor. Zoya is usually the fastest first-pass option, Musaffa is stronger for deeper recurring research, and Islamicly can fit users who want screening with more learning context.
Can a halal stock screener tell me what to buy?
No. A screener is a research tool. It can help check business activity, ratios, holdings, and methodology, but it does not provide personal financial advice or a fatwa from HalalInvestGuide.
What should I do if screeners disagree?
Check the exact ticker, exchange, ETF listing, methodology, ratio date, holdings date, and source data. If the conflict remains, treat the asset as questionable or seek qualified guidance.
Do I still need a broker after using a screener?
Yes. Screeners help with research. You still need a broker or platform that is available in your country and suitable for the product, currency, fees, tax records, and account type you need.
Sources and review process
This comparison is based on HalalInvestGuide platform records, including provider category, listed markets, fee fields, minimum deposit fields, Shariah disclosure fields, and review scoring. A listing is not a fatwa or personal financial advice.
Last checked for this page: 2026-08-04. Comparison pages are re-checked when a provider changes fees, market access, product scope, Shariah documentation, or minimums.
Cite this page: HalalInvestGuide Editors. “Best Halal Stock Screeners Compared.” HalalInvestGuide, updated 2026-08-04.