Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, First Hawaiian, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FHB
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 FHB
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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FHB: Is First Hawaiian, Inc. Halal?
First Hawaiian, Inc.
$24.95
Market Cap: 3.0B
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About First Hawaiian, Inc.
First Hawaiian, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Hawaiian Bank, providing an extensive array of financial services to both individual consumers and commercial entities throughout the United States. Its activities are organized across three primary segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. The bank facilitates various deposit accounts, including checking, savings, and other specialized deposit products. It also originates diverse loan types such as residential and commercial mortgages, home equity lines of credit, automotive loans and leases, personal lines of credit, installment loans, and financing for small businesses. Additionally, the company offers commercial lease and auto dealer financing. Its comprehensive service offerings extend to credit card services, individual investment and financial planning, insurance protection, trust and estate services, private banking, retirement planning, treasury management, and merchant processing solutions. First Hawaiian operates a network of 54 branch locations, with 49 situated in Hawaii, 3 in Guam, and 2 in Saipan. Founded in 1858, the company was formerly known as BancWest Corporation before changing its name to First Hawaiian, Inc. in April 2016. Its headquarters are located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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 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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Business Activity Screen
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.




