Shariah compliance overview
Not HalalSouthern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) is currently classified as Not Halal by Akinda Shariah screening (AAOIFI-aligned methodology).
About Southern First Bancshares, Inc.
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. acts as the parent organization for Southern First Bank, providing a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) operates in the Financial Services sector, in the Banks - Regional industry.
Why it is not classified as halal: it does not pass these screens: Business Activity, Interest-bearing debt.
- Business Activity
- 96.99%Limit 5%Fail
- Interest-bearing debt
- 74.18%Limit 30%Fail
- Interest-bearing securities and assets
- 24.12%Limit 30%Pass
- Dividend purification
- 96.99%Share of dividends to give to charityPurification calculator
Last updated: Nov 3, 2026 · Screening is informational and not a fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for personal guidance.
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Quick answers about Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST). Current Akinda screening label: Not Halal.
