Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DCOM
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 DCOM
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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DCOM: Is Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Halal?
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
$38.83
Market Cap: 1.7B
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About Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. serves as the parent company for Dime Community Bank, which delivers a comprehensive range of commercial banking and financial services. The bank accepts various forms of deposits, including time, savings, and demand accounts, from businesses, individual consumers, and local government entities. Its lending operations encompass a broad spectrum, offering financing for commercial real estate, multi-family properties, and residential mortgages. Additionally, it extends secured and unsecured loans to both commercial and consumer clients, alongside home equity loans and funding for construction and land acquisition. Beyond its core lending activities, the company strategically invests in a diverse portfolio of financial instruments. These include mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and other asset-backed securities issued by agencies such as the Federal Home Loan Bank, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Its holdings also comprise U.S. Treasury securities, bonds from New York state and local municipalities, securities from U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, and corporate bonds. Furthermore, Dime Community Bank provides an array of ancillary financial services. These offerings include certificate of deposit account registry services (CDARS), insured cash sweep programs, merchant credit and debit card processing, automated teller machines (ATMs), cash management solutions, lockbox processing, online banking, remote deposit capture, safe deposit boxes, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The bank also facilitates access to investment products and services through an affiliated third-party broker-dealer and provides title insurance brokerage services. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained 60 branch locations spanning Long Island and the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1910 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Hauppauge, New York.
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 39.0% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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.