Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 7, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (LSBK) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (LSBK) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 7, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/LSBK
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 LSBK
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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LSBK: Is Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. Halal?
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.
$18.25
Market Cap: 143.5M
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About Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for Lake Shore Savings Bank, through which it delivers a comprehensive array of banking and financial services. The bank provides a diverse selection of deposit products, including various savings accounts (such as specialized Christmas Club accounts and standard statement savings), money market accounts, both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts (like demand deposits), health savings accounts, retirement savings vehicles, fixed-term certificates of deposit, and interest on lawyer accounts. These offerings cater to individual clients, as well as small to medium-sized businesses, providing them with commercial savings, checking, and money market solutions. Its lending portfolio is equally broad, featuring commercial real estate loans, financing for commercial construction projects, and home equity loans and lines of credit. Business clients can also access various commercial loans, including installment loans, lines of credit, and other tailored commercial financing. Furthermore, the bank originates one-to-four-family residential mortgages and offers consumer credit products such as personal loans, overdraft protection lines, vehicle financing, secured and unsecured property improvement loans, and loans backed by certificates of deposit. As of February 11, 2022, Lake Shore Savings Bank operated eleven full-service branches across Western New York, with five locations situated in Chautauqua County and the remaining six in Erie County. Established in 1891, the company maintains its primary office in Dunkirk, New York, and operates as a subsidiary of Lake Shore, MHC.
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.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
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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.