Is RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) Stock Halal or Haram?
RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) - Halal (Shariah-Compliant)
RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) is classified as Halal (Shariah-Compliant) according to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards. This assessment is based on business activity screening and financial ratio analysis using the AAOIFI methodology.
Business Activity Screen
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Result
Pass
Reason
The sector "Industrials" and industry "Specialty Business Services" are not in the excluded categories.
Financial Ratios
Debt Ratio
Value: 17.0% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Pass
Cash & Interest-bearing Securities Ratio
Value: 0.4% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Pass
Non-Permissible Income Ratio
Value: 0.1% | Threshold: 5% | Result: Pass
Dividend Purification
Purification percentage: 0.13%.Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 0.13% of dividend income comes from non-permissible sources; this is the share many investors donate to purify it. This is derived from identified interest income (0.13% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
About RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P
RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with technology and algorithms to assist clients in evaluating and predicting risk, as well as a portfolio of commercial healthcare products. Its Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides scientific and medical information and data sets for science and healthcare. The Legal segment provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. Its Exhibitions segment combines digital tools and data to help customers connect in-person and online, discover new markets, source products, generate leads, and transact. The company was formerly known as Reed Elsevier PLC and changed its name to RELX PLC in July 2015. RELX PLC was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Screened November 9, 2026·Annual income statement: year ended 31 Dec 2025·Balance sheet as of 30 Jun 2026
Screening standard
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Under every standard
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S&P
MSCI
Each standard is applied by the same screening code with its own published thresholds and denominator. A company can pass one and fail another; that reflects differences between the standards, not an error. Index membership rules such as buffers and grace periods are not applied.
Business Activity
Pass
IndustrialsSpecialty Business Services
The sector "Industrials" and industry "Specialty Business Services" are not in the excluded categories.
Business-activity data: inferred from the company description (lower confidence). How coverage works
Denominator: market capitalisation at the balance-sheet date.
Dividend Purification
0.13%
Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 0.13% of dividend income comes from non-permissible sources; this is the share many investors donate to purify it. This is derived from identified interest income (0.13% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
Uses quarterly data
About RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P
RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with technology and algorithms to assist clients in evaluating and predicting risk, as well as a portfolio of commercial healthcare products. Its Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides scientific and medical information and data sets for science and healthcare. The Legal segment provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. Its Exhibitions segment combines digital tools and data to help customers connect in-person and online, discover new markets, source products, generate leads, and transact. The company was formerly known as Reed Elsevier PLC and changed its name to RELX PLC in July 2015. RELX PLC was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
United KingdomLSEIndustrials
Screened using AAOIFI Standard No. 21 on November 9, 2026. Financial ratios compared against market capitalization. Different methodologies may produce different results. Learn how we screen.
Screened using AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 (3 ratios). Debt and interest-bearing deposits must each be under 30% of market capitalization, and non-permissible income under 5% of total income. This screening is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a fatwa or religious ruling. Results are based on publicly available financial data and automated analysis. Users should consult qualified Islamic scholars and financial advisors for personal investment decisions. Financial data may be delayed or incomplete. Past compliance does not guarantee future status.
Verdict history
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No verdict changes recorded since first screened on Nov 9, 2026. We started recording changes on Nov 9, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) is currently classified as Halal (Shariah-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.
Identified interest income is 0.1% of RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P's total income. AAOIFI standards require non-permissible income to be below 5%.
REL.L is screened using AAOIFI Standard No. 21, which involves two checks: business activity screening (ensuring the company's core business is permissible in Islam) and financial ratio screening (checking debt, interest income, and cash ratios against defined thresholds). AAOIFI is the most widely recognized standard for Islamic finance.
RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P's compliance status is reviewed whenever new financial data becomes available, typically after quarterly or annual earnings reports. Market cap changes can also affect financial ratio screening results. Mizaan refreshes screening data periodically to reflect the latest filings.
Watch REL.L free with a Mizaan account. Watched stocks are re-checked weekly, and any verdict change is dated in the verdict history on this page. Premium members also get an alert when it changes.
Approximately 0.13% of dividend income from RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P comes from non-permissible sources such as interest income. Many investors purify that share by donating it to charity; scholars differ on the details, so check with one you trust.
Yes, Zakat is generally due on stock holdings. The calculation depends on your school of thought (madhab) and whether you hold shares for trading or long-term investment. Use Mizaan's Zakat calculator to compute your obligation based on your specific madhab and holding intent.
Is RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P (REL.L) is currently classified as Halal (Shariah-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.
Does RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P have any interest income?
Identified interest income is 0.1% of RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P's total income. AAOIFI standards require non-permissible income to be below 5%.
What guidelines are used to determine if REL.L stock is Shariah-compliant?
REL.L is screened using AAOIFI Standard No. 21, which involves two checks: business activity screening (ensuring the company's core business is permissible in Islam) and financial ratio screening (checking debt, interest income, and cash ratios against defined thresholds). AAOIFI is the most widely recognized standard for Islamic finance.
How often is RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P stock reviewed for Shariah compliance?
RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P's compliance status is reviewed whenever new financial data becomes available, typically after quarterly or annual earnings reports. Market cap changes can also affect financial ratio screening results. Mizaan refreshes screening data periodically to reflect the latest filings.
How can I stay updated on RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P's compliance status?
Watch REL.L free with a Mizaan account. Watched stocks are re-checked weekly, and any verdict change is dated in the verdict history on this page. Premium members also get an alert when it changes.
Are dividends from RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P stock considered halal?
Approximately 0.13% of dividend income from RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P comes from non-permissible sources such as interest income. Many investors purify that share by donating it to charity; scholars differ on the details, so check with one you trust.
Do I need to pay Zakat on my RELX PLC ORD 14 51/116P shares?
Yes, Zakat is generally due on stock holdings. The calculation depends on your school of thought (madhab) and whether you hold shares for trading or long-term investment. Use Mizaan's Zakat calculator to compute your obligation based on your specific madhab and holding intent.
