Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Western New England Bancorp, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/WNEB
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Close to 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 WNEB
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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WNEB: Is Western New England Bancorp, Inc. Halal?
Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
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Market Cap: 271.9M
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About Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) functions as the parent entity for Westfield Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of commercial and retail banking solutions designed for both individual clients and businesses. The bank offers various options for customers to hold their funds, including checking accounts, diverse savings accounts (such as those for businesses, municipalities, money market, sweep, and individual retirement plans), as well as time deposits, certificates of deposit, and interest on lawyers trust accounts. WNEB also provides a wide range of lending products. These encompass financing for residential and commercial real estate, commercial construction, working capital, equipment acquisition, and term loans. Additionally, it offers home equity and consumer loans, alongside commercial and industrial loans, which feature options like revolving lines of credit. Beyond these core services, the company facilitates transactions through automated teller machines (ATMs), telephone and online banking platforms, remote deposit capture, and cash management solutions. Other conveniences include overdraft protection, safe deposit box facilities, and night deposit services. As of December 31, 2021, its operational footprint included 25 brick-and-mortar banking locations, supported by 23 permanent standalone ATMs and 35 seasonal or temporary ATMs. These facilities are strategically placed throughout various communities in Massachusetts (namely Agawam, Chicopee, Feeding Hills, East Longmeadow, Holyoke, Huntington, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, Ware, West Springfield, and Westfield) and Connecticut (including Bloomfield, Enfield, Granby, and West Hartford). The corporation was formerly recognized as Westfield Financial, Inc. before officially changing its name to Western New England Bancorp, Inc. in October 2016. WNEB was founded in 1853 and maintains its headquarters in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- 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.