Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Finward Bancorp (FNWD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Finward Bancorp has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FNWD
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 FNWD
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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FNWD: Is Finward Bancorp Halal?
Finward Bancorp
$41.17
Market Cap: 178.4M
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About Finward Bancorp
Finward Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Peoples Bank, a financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of banking products and services. Its deposit offerings include various checking accounts, both with and without interest, alongside savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and specialized retirement savings plans. The company's lending activities are diverse, encompassing residential mortgage loans for purchasing, refinancing, or building homes; construction loans provided to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate financing; personal consumer loans for household or family expenditures; home equity lines of credit; home improvement and equity-backed loans; commercial business loans; government-backed loans; and funding for municipalities. Beyond traditional banking, Finward Bancorp delivers a range of wealth management and fiduciary services. These comprise estate and retirement planning, guardianship administration, land trusts, profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts. The company also acts as a personal representative for estates and functions as a trustee for both revocable and irrevocable trusts. Additionally, it provides insurance and annuity investment options to its wealth management clients, manages a portfolio of real estate properties, and operates as a real estate investment trust. As of March 2, 2022, the company operated 30 branches situated in Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana, extending into the South Chicagoland area. Originally incorporated in 1994 as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the company adopted its current name, Finward Bancorp, in May 2021. Its corporate headquarters are located in Munster, Indiana.
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 53.4% 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 Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.