Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Highwoods Properties, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HIW
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
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 HIW
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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HIW: Is Highwoods Properties, Inc. Halal?
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
$29.34
Market Cap: 3.2B
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About Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Highwoods Properties, Inc., based in Raleigh, operates as an S&P MidCap 400 Index constituent. This publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), whose shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker HIW, focuses exclusively on office properties. Highwoods is a comprehensively integrated company, handling all aspects of its real estate portfolio from initial acquisition and development to leasing and day-to-day management. Its holdings are strategically concentrated in the prime business districts of several major U.S. cities, specifically Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, its headquarters city of Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Office
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 112.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Halal
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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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.