Is iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF IDEF is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.

Is iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF a Shariah-compliant ETF?

An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.

Can a halal ETF like iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF become non-compliant?

Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.

Where can I check the Shariah status of iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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As of September 2026, iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of IDEF ETF

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No. As of September 2026, iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

IDEF was created on 2025-05-19 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials equity. IDEF is actively managed, investing primarily in global defense and related industrials, such as aerospace and engineering, focusing on companies poised to benefit from increased defense spending. The fund aims to maximize total return.

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FAQ's for iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF)

As of September 2026, iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF IDEF is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.
An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.
Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.
You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.