Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Primis Financial Corp (FRST) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Primis Financial Corp has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Primis Financial Corp (FRST) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FRST
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 FRST
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Primis Financial Corp
$15.47
Market Cap: 383.6M
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About Primis Financial Corp
Primis Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Primis Bank that provides various financial services to individuals, and small and medium sized businesses in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including checking, NOW, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposits; and commercial deposit products comprising investment/sweep accounts, wire transfer services, employer services/payroll processing services, zero balance accounts, night depository services, depository transfers, merchant services, ACH originations, business debit cards, controlled disbursement accounts, and remote deposit capture services. It also provides commercial lending products, such as loans consist of lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, demand loans, term loans, equipment loans, SBA loans, stand-by letters of credit, and unsecured loans; loans for permanent financing; construction loans for commercial, multi-family, assisted living and other non-residential properties, and builder/developer lines; second asset based lending; SBA lending; financing for medical, dental, and veterinary businesses; and warehouse lending lines of credit to residential mortgage originators. In addition, the company provides consumer lending products comprising residential mortgage, home equity lines of credit, secured and unsecured personal loans, life insurance premium financing, and Panacea consumer loans. Further, it offers debit cards, ATM services, notary services, and mobile and online banking. The company was formerly known as Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. and changed its name to Primis Financial Corp. Primis Financial Corp. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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 116.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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.