الأسئلة المتداولة
Is The Western Union Company (WU) stock halal to invest in?
Yes, WU is not Shariah-compliant based on the company’s latest financial reports
and therefore considered halal to invest in. Last updated on Aug 27, 2024.
No, WU is not Shariah-compliant based on the company’s latest financial reports
and therefore not considered halal to invest in. Last updated on Aug 27, 2024.
WU is flagged as not Shariah-compliant in terms of Shariah compliance based on the company's
latest financial reports. This means that while the company's operations do not definitively violate Islamic
guidelines, there are certain aspects of The Western Union Company's business that require careful consideration.
Last updated on Aug 27, 2024.
Does The Western Union Company have any interest income?
Yes, The Western Union Company does have interest income. According to the company's latest annual report for
the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023, The Western Union Company reported revenue of
4357000000 and interest income of
15600000. The interest income represents
0.36% of the combined total. It's worth noting that some companies
may report additional interest income as part of their revenue. For a detailed breakdown of all interest
income and revenue segments, please refer to the full Shariah compliance report available in the Zoya app.
No, The Western Union Company has not reported any interest income. According to the company's latest annual
report for the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023, The Western Union Company reported total revenue
of 4357000000, with no separate interest income disclosed. However,
it's worth noting that some companies may report interest income as part of their revenue. For a detailed
breakdown of all interest income and revenue segments, please refer to the full Shariah compliance
report available in the Zoya app.
What guidelines are used to determine if The Western Union Company stock is Shariah-compliant?
نحن نستخدم المبادئ التوجيهية التي وضعتها هيئة المحاسبة والمراجعة للمؤسسات المالية الإسلامية
(AAOIFI) لتقييم الامتثال للشريعة الإسلامية. هيئة المحاسبة والمراجعة للمؤسسات المالية الإسلامية هي منظمة دولية رائدة تضع
معايير التمويل الإسلامي. تساعد إرشاداتها في تحديد ما إذا كانت الأنشطة التجارية للشركة و
والهيكل المالي يتماشى مع المبادئ الإسلامية. وتحظى هذه المعايير باحترام واسع النطاق في
وتوفر إطارًا متسقًا لتقييم مدى توافق الأسهم والأدوات المالية الأخرى مع الشريعة الإسلامية.
والأدوات المالية الأخرى. وتضم الهيئة الشرعية لهيئة المحاسبة والمراجعة للمؤسسات المالية الإسلامية علماء مشهورين مثل الشيخ محمد
تقي عثماني، والشيخ عبد الستار أبو غدة، والشيخ عبد الله المانع.
How often is The Western Union Company stock reviewed for Shariah compliance?
The Shariah compliance status of The Western Union Company stock is reviewed on a regular basis, with a minimum
frequency of once per quarter. However, if there are any significant changes or major developments
in the company's operations that may impact its compliance, an immediate review will be conducted to
ensure ongoing adherence to Shariah principles.
How can I stay updated on The Western Union Company's compliance status?
To stay informed, we recommend regularly checking Zoya for updates. You can also enable alerts within
the Zoya app to receive notifications whenever there is a change in the Shariah compliance of WU,
or any other stocks you are monitoring. This is particularly useful as Shariah compliance can fluctuate
due to changes in a company's financial ratios or business activities.
Are dividends from The Western Union Company stock considered halal?
Yes, dividends from WU are considered halal. However, you may need to purify a portion of the
dividend if the company has any impermissible revenue. Shariah standards typically allow up to 5% of
revenue from impermissible sources for a stock to remain compliant. To find the exact percentage of
impermissible revenue for The Western Union Company (WU), check the Zoya app. For more details on the
purification process, read
our comprehensive guide.
No, dividends from WU are not considered halal because the stock is currently not
Shariah-compliant. When a stock is non-compliant, any dividends received from it are considered
impermissible income and should be donated to charity as a form of purification. To learn more about
the purification process and how to handle impermissible income, read
our comprehensive guide.
Do I need to pay Zakat on my The Western Union Company shares?
If you hold The Western Union Company stock as an investment, through an Employee Stock Ownership
Plan (ESOP), stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or any other form of stock ownership, and
meet the Nisab threshold, you may be required to pay Zakat on it. The calculation of Zakat on stocks
can be complex and depends on various factors. To help make this easy, we've created a free
Zakat calculation tool. For an even
easier experience, use the Zoya mobile app, where you can link your brokerage account to automatically
import holdings.
