Is Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST stock Halal to invest in?

No, as of September 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. stock (SFST) is not currently classified as a Shariah compliant stock. This verdict follows the screening methodology of AAOIFI (the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions), whose Shariah Standard No. 21 is the leading global benchmark for screening Halal stocks. To qualify as Halal under this standard, a company must keep non-permissible income below 5% of total revenue, keep both interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt below 30% of market capitalisation, and have no impermissible preference share structure. Southern First Bancshares, Inc. currently does not meet the threshold for the non-permissible income and interest-bearing debt screens. Because screenings are refreshed monthly as new financial reports are published, a non-compliant stock can regain compliant status if its financial structure changes. You can track the latest status of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. and discover Shariah compliant alternatives among the Halal stocks in the Tabadulat app.

How often is Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST reviewed for Shariah compliance?

Tabadulat reviews Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST for Shariah compliance every month. Each review applies the AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 methodology, screening the company's business activities, non-permissible income, interest-bearing investments, interest-bearing debt, and preference shares, against the company's latest available financial data. The process operates under the direct supervision of Tabadulat's dedicated Shariah Supervisory Board of Islamic finance scholars. Because compliance depends on financial ratios that move with market capitalisation and reported results, a stock's status can change from one review to the next. Monthly screening ensures the status shown for Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reflects current financial data rather than an outdated assessment, and Tabadulat app users are notified if a holding in their portfolio becomes non-compliant.

Does Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST pass the AAOIFI Non Permissible Income criteria?

No, as of September 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. stock (SFST) does not pass the AAOIFI non-permissible income screen. Under AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21, income from impermissible sources (such as interest or Riba, conventional financial services, alcohol, gambling, or tobacco) must remain below 5% of a company's total revenue. Southern First Bancshares, Inc.'s income from non-permissible sources currently exceeds this 5% ceiling, which makes the stock non-compliant on this criterion regardless of how it performs on the other screens. The screen is reassessed monthly, so the status can change when the company releases new financial statements.

Does Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST pass the AAOIFI Interest Bearing Investments criteria?

Yes, as of September 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. stock (SFST) passes the AAOIFI interest-bearing investments screen. AAOIFI caps interest-earning holdings at 30% of market capitalisation so that shareholders do not materially profit from Riba. Measured against the latest data, Southern First Bancshares, Inc.'s interest-bearing investments sit within the limit. Because the ratio is measured against market capitalisation, it can move with the share price as well as the balance sheet, which is why Tabadulat rescreens the stock every month.

Does Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST pass the AAOIFI Interest Bearing Debt criteria?

No, as of September 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. stock (SFST) does not pass the AAOIFI interest-bearing debt screen. Under AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21, a company's borrowings that accrue interest (conventional bank loans, bonds and similar Riba-based financing) must remain below 30% of its market capitalisation. Southern First Bancshares, Inc.'s interest-bearing debt currently exceeds this 30% limit, meaning the company relies on Riba-based financing beyond the level AAOIFI permits for a Halal investment. A company can return to compliance by reducing debt or through changes in market capitalisation, and the screen is reassessed monthly.

What is the dividend purification factor for Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST stock?

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) is currently classified as not Shariah compliant, so no dividend purification factor applies, because purification factors are calculated only for stocks that pass the AAOIFI screens. Purification (Tazkiyah) is the practice of donating to charity the small portion of dividend income that stems from incidental non-permissible sources, such as interest earned on a compliant company's cash deposits. For non-compliant stocks the issue is not purification but eligibility: under AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 the stock does not currently qualify as a Halal investment. If Southern First Bancshares, Inc. returns to compliance in a future monthly screening, its purification factor will be published alongside its updated status in the Tabadulat app.

Does Southern First Bancshares, Inc. SFST pass the AAOIFI Preference Share screen?

Yes, as of September 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. stock (SFST) passes the AAOIFI preference share screen. AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 prohibits investing in preference shares because they grant holders guaranteed or priority rights to dividends and capital ahead of ordinary shareholders, a structure that conflicts with the Shariah principle that investors should share profit and loss in proportion to their ownership. Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has no impermissible preference share structure affecting its ordinary shares, so the stock is compliant on this criterion. Like all AAOIFI screens, this is verified in each monthly review.

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Is Southern First Bancshares (SFST) stock Halal?

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Shariah-Compliant

Not Shariah

As of the September 2026 screening, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) does not meet the AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 threshold for the non-permissible income 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.

Sector:

Financial Services

Industry:

Banks - Regional

Employees:

297

Website:

https://www.southernfirst.com

Market cap:

$593M

P/E ratio:

13.1

Dividend yield:

52-week range:

$40.90 - $65.09

Data as of:

3 September 2026

Screening history:

September 2026: FAIL

Southern First Bancshares is a bank holding company that provides a range of commercial and consumer banking services. Operating primarily through its subsidiary, Southern First Bank, the company aims to deliver personalized financial solutions catering to individuals and local businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of products including personal and business loans, checking and savings accounts, mortgage solutions, and wealth management services. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Southern First Bancshares a Halal investment?

Is Southern First Bancshares 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. Southern First Bancshares 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 Southern First Bancshares pass the business activity test?

The activity screen is only part of the picture this month: Southern First Bancshares currently fails the non-permissible income 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 Southern First Bancshares' income Halal?

No. Southern First Bancshares' 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 Southern First Bancshares meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?

Not in full. Interest bearing debt currently exceeds the 30% cap, while the other ratio stays within it. One breach is enough to fail the screening; the ratios are reassessed monthly under our Shariah Supervisory Board.

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