Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Bar Harbor Bankshares has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BHB
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding BHB
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Bar Harbor Bankshares
$38.21
Market Cap: 640.6M
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About Bar Harbor Bankshares
Bar Harbor Bankshares acts as the parent organization for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, which delivers a full spectrum of banking services covering commercial, retail, lending, and wealth management. The bank offers a variety of deposit products, including both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit (CDs). Its lending activities cover multiple areas: commercial real estate, providing financing for multi-family dwellings, construction projects, land development, and other business properties; commercial and industrial loans extended to agricultural and various commercial entities, including those with tax-exempt status; residential real estate loans, primarily in the form of mortgages for 1-4 unit homes; and consumer loans, which include home equity loans and lines of credit, auto loans, and other installment financing. Beyond core banking, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust supplies life insurance, annuity, and retirement planning products, alongside general financial planning advice. It also assists clients with third-party investment and insurance solutions. Furthermore, the institution's wealth management division offers trust and estate administration, extensive wealth advisory, and investment management services designed for individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and local municipalities. These specialized services encompass 401K plan administration, detailed financial, estate, and charitable planning, family office support, municipal advisory, and tax services. The bank operates through a network of 53 branches situated across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Founded in 1887, its main office is located in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 44.3% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.