Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Fifth Third Bancorp has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FITBI
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 FITBI
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Fifth Third Bancorp
$25.36
Market Cap: 16.6B
Screened on a market cap of 50.5B
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About Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third Bancorp, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a multifaceted financial institution serving a broad spectrum of clients across the United States. Through its Commercial Banking division, Fifth Third provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions to businesses, government entities, and professional clients. These services encompass lending (including asset-based, real estate, public, commercial leasing, and syndicated finance), deposit accounts, treasury management, foreign exchange, international trade finance, derivatives, and capital market offerings. The Branch Banking segment caters to individuals and small enterprises, furnishing a variety of deposit and credit options. Offerings include checking and savings accounts, home equity loans and lines of credit (HELOCs), credit cards, and financing for vehicles and personal needs. Small businesses also benefit from dedicated cash management services. Fifth Third's Consumer Lending arm manages both direct and indirect loan portfolios. Direct lending involves originating, retaining, and servicing residential mortgages and home equity loans/lines of credit. Indirect lending extends credit to consumers via partnerships with correspondent lenders and automobile dealerships. The Wealth & Asset Management segment delivers diverse investment solutions for individuals, corporations, and non-profit entities. Services span retail brokerage for private clients and broker-dealer services for institutional investors. Additionally, this division provides comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, banking, insurance, and trust and estate services, alongside advisory support for institutional clients such as middle-market businesses, non-profits, and governmental bodies (states and municipalities). As of December 31, 2021, Fifth Third Bancorp maintained a physical presence of 1,117 full-service banking centers and 2,322 ATMs across eleven states: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Founded in 1858, the institution's headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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 44.1% 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.