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Manzil vs Musaffa

Manzil and Musaffa both offer investing. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 8 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.

Built from each provider's listed data · provider data last verified Nov 2026

At a glance

  • Both are available in all of Canada.
  • Manzil uses Wealth Management; Musaffa uses Stock Screener.
  • Shariah oversight: Manzil discloses Formal Board; Musaffa discloses Named Scholar.
  • HalalWallet Index: Manzil holds a A; Musaffa holds a B-.
  • On measurable rows, Manzil has the better listed value on 1 and Musaffa on 0.
  • They differ on 8 of the 15 data points we list for investing.

No editorial verdict has been written for this pair yet. The side-by-side below is the full data view; where we have written one, you'll find it under Compare.

Manzil vs Musaffa: the full side-by-side

15 data points from each provider's published materials, lined up row by row. They differ on 8.

Manzil - halal finance provider logo

Manzil

Pays us: No. Manzil pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
Musaffa - halal finance provider logo

Musaffa

Pays us: No. Musaffa pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.

15 of 15 rows

Availability
  • Provinces covered

    Same
    Manzil: All of Canada
    Musaffa: All of Canada
Costs
  • Expense ratio

    Manzil: 0.40%
    Musaffa: Not listed
Shariah
  • Structure

    Manzil: Wealth Management
    Musaffa: Stock Screener
  • Shariah oversight

    Manzil: Formal Board
    Musaffa: Named Scholar
  • Shariah board / scholar

    Manzil: Formal Board
    Musaffa: Named Scholar
  • Published fatwa / certificate

    Same
    Manzil: No
    Musaffa: No
  • Screening standard

    Manzil: Russell IdealRatings Manzil Halal USA Broad Market Index
    Musaffa: AAOIFI - non-permissible income <=5% of revenue; interest-bearing assets and debt each <=30% of trailing 36-month average market cap
Products
  • Products listed

    Manzil: Wealth Management, Personal Account (Non-Registered), Business Account (Non-Registered), TFSA - Tax-Free Savings Account, FHSA - First Home Savings Account, RESP - Registered Education Savings Plan +2 more
    Musaffa: Sharia Compliance Investment Screening
  • Best for

    Manzil: Individuals investing outside registered accounts - an emergency fund, Hajj savings, a future down payment - who want a managed halal portfolio with no contribution ceiling and money accessible at any time.
    Musaffa: Canadian investors who want graded, published-methodology halal screening across TSX and global stocks as a research layer over their existing brokerage - Musaffa's trading service itself doesn't serve Canada.
  • Product types

    Manzil: Investment Platform, ETF
    Musaffa: Stock Screener
  • Tickers

    Manzil: MNZL
    Musaffa: Not listed
  • Holdings

    Manzil: ~480
    Musaffa: Not listed
  • Focus

    Manzil: Managed Halal Portfolios (Wealth Management) · US Large & Mid Cap (Manzil Russell Halal USA B…)
    Musaffa: Not listed
Track record
  • HalalWallet Index grade

    Manzil: A Edge
    Musaffa: B-
  • Assets under management

    Manzil: $39.96M (2026-11-13)
    Musaffa: Not listed

Edge marks the side with the better listed number on measurable rows (lower fee, wider coverage, higher grade). It is not a verdict - a provider can win more rows and still be the wrong fit for you.

Strengths and trade-offs

Manzil

  • Portfolios built to AAOIFI standards and matched to your goals and risk tolerance
  • Portfolio management provided by Corex Financial Inc.
  • Works across registered and non-registered accounts
  • Accessible online and through the Manzil Invest mobile app
  • No contribution limits or withdrawal restrictions - invest with full flexibility
  • Managed approach means you don't pick individual securities
  • Management fees aren't published - the posted $48/year + 0.40% pricing applies to Manzil's US platform, so confirm CAD pricing before signing up
  • No published minimum for the wealth management tier - expect a suitability conversation before onboarding
  • No tax shelter - gains and investment income are taxable each year
  • Limited to Manzil's managed halal portfolio lineup

Musaffa

  • Screening methodology developed under named advisors, including Shaikh Dr. Aznan Hasan and Mufti Faraz Adam
  • Dedicated Sharia stock screening platform with C- to A+ graded verdicts and compliance history
  • Canadian broker connections: Wealthsimple, Questrade, and Webull Canada for portfolio tracking and purification
  • Transparent published methodology with AAOIFI three-ratio formulas
  • Research platform only for Canadians - trading happens at your own brokerage, since Musaffa's trading service is US-only
  • Foundation plan required for detailed compliance reports and purification - the free tier shows basic status only
  • Prices are in USD despite serving Canadian users

Products behind the numbers

Where a row shows more than one value, it is because the provider lists several investing products. Each is tagged.

Manzil (8)

  • Wealth ManagementDetails
  • Personal Account (Non-Registered)Details
  • Business Account (Non-Registered)Details
  • TFSA - Tax-Free Savings AccountDetails
  • FHSA - First Home Savings AccountDetails
  • RESP - Registered Education Savings PlanDetails
  • Joint Account (Non-Registered)Details
  • Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF · MNZLDetails

Musaffa (1)

  • Sharia Compliance Investment Screening
Manzil - halal finance provider logo

Manzil

Pays HalalWallet: No. Manzil pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
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Musaffa - halal finance provider logo

Musaffa

Pays HalalWallet: No. Musaffa pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
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How do Manzil and Musaffa compare for investing?

Manzil and Musaffa both offer investing. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 8 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.

  • Both are available in all of Canada.
  • Manzil uses Wealth Management; Musaffa uses Stock Screener.
  • Shariah oversight: Manzil discloses Formal Board; Musaffa discloses Named Scholar.

Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)

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Sources and review process

This page is reviewed against HalalWallet editorial standards and source documentation.

Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 2026-11-13

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