Best Halal Investing for Self-Directed Investors (2026)
Self-directed Muslims who pick their own holdings need a halal brokerage plus a screening tool. These picks are ranked by Shariah oversight and, where we've published one, our AAOIFI verdict and the consensus of the major screening authorities.
What are the best halal investing options for self-directed investors?
For self-directed investors, HalalWallet ranks Wahed Invest highest, scored on Shariah oversight, our published AAOIFI verdicts, and the consensus of the major halal screening authorities.
- #1 Wahed Invest (97% match) — verified halal on our AAOIFI screen
- #2 SPFunds (82% match) — verified halal on our AAOIFI screen
- #3 Amana Funds (70% match)
- #1
Wahed Invest
Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF
97%match
- Verified halal in HalalWallet's published screen (reviewed 2026-06-15)
- Passes the business-activity screen — no impermissible income
- Shariah Oversight: Third-Party Certified
- 4.5★ rating from 1200 reviews
- #2
SPFunds
SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah Industry Exclusions ETF
82%match
- Verified halal in HalalWallet's published screen (reviewed 2026-06-15)
- Passes the business-activity screen — no impermissible income
- Shariah Oversight: Third-Party Certified
- Highly rated by the HalalWallet team
- #3
Amana Funds
Amana Growth Fund (AMAGX)
70%match
- Shariah Oversight: Third-Party Certified
- Highly rated by the HalalWallet team
- Established for 40+ years
- Best for: Long-term halal growth investing
- #4
Zoya
Zoya Brokerage Integration
64%match
- Shariah Oversight: Named Scholar involvement disclosed
- Highly rated by the HalalWallet team
- 6 years of experience
- Best for: Monitoring existing brokerage for halal compliance
- #5
Azzad Asset Management
Azzad Wealth Management
60%match
- Shariah Oversight: Third-Party Certified
- Highly rated by the HalalWallet team
- Established for 26+ years
- Best for: High-net-worth halal wealth management
- #6
Manzil
Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF
60%match
- Shariah Oversight: Third-Party Certified
- Highly rated by the HalalWallet team
- Best for: Lowest-cost halal ETF with broad US exposure
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-01
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