
Is First United (FUNC) stock Halal?
As of the September 2026 screening, First United Corp. (FUNC) does not meet the AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 threshold for the non-permissible income, interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt screens, so the stock is not currently classified as Shariah compliant. It is re-screened every month and can regain compliance if its financial structure changes.
First United is a financial holding company that primarily serves its community through its subsidiary, First United Bank & Trust. Its main function is to deliver comprehensive banking and financial services, including personal and commercial banking solutions. The corporation offers a variety of financial products such as saving accounts, mortgages, loans, and wealth management services, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is First United a Halal investment?
Is First United Shariah compliant?
Finance is the sector where Shariah screening does the most work, because Riba is not incidental here, it can be the product itself. First United passes the business activity screen only if its revenue comes from permissible services rather than lending at interest, and the financial screens of AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 still apply in full.
Does First United pass the business activity test?
The activity screen is only part of the picture this month: First United currently fails the non-permissible income, interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt screens, so the overall verdict is not compliant regardless of the business itself. The watch item in this sector is the sharpest of all: revenue must come from permissible services, not from lending at interest.
Is First United's income Halal?
No. First United's income from impermissible sources currently exceeds AAOIFI's 5% revenue ceiling, which makes the stock non-compliant on this screen regardless of the others. The screen is reassessed monthly, so the status can change when new financial statements arrive.
Does First United meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?
No. Both ratios currently breach the 30% caps: interest bearing investments and interest bearing debt each exceed the limit AAOIFI permits for a Halal investment. The ratios move with the share price as well as the balance sheet, and our Shariah Supervisory Board has FUNC re-screened every month.
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