Is iShares MSCI Qatar ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Qatar ETF QAT 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 MSCI Qatar 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 MSCI Qatar ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares MSCI Qatar ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI Qatar 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 MSCI Qatar 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 MSCI Qatar ETF?

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

iShares MSCI Qatar ETF QAT

QAT Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Qatar ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Qatar ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of QAT ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

QAT was created on 2014-04-29 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 69.19m in AUM and 34 holdings. QAT tracks a market-cap-weighted index of large-, mid and small-cap Qatari companies.

iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
57.21%
Industrials
13.48%
Energy
8.86%
Materials
5.90%
Communication Services
5.03%
Real Estate
4.39%
Utilities
2.75%
Consumer Staples
1.41%
Health Care
0.60%
Information Technology
0.30%
Other
0.07%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT)

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Qatar ETF QAT 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 MSCI Qatar ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI Qatar 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 MSCI Qatar ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.