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Is it permissible to borrow with interest if not borrowing will lead to the destruction of one's life and imprisonment?

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Dealing with usury is one of the gravest major sins and most forbidden acts. Allah Almighty has mentioned five punishments for the usurer: they will rise on the Day of Judgment like one tormented by a touch of the Devil, the destruction of usury (lack of blessing), the declaration of war from Allah and His Messenger, disbelief if it is deemed permissible, and eternal Hellfire. Furthermore, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed the usurer and the one who pays usury. It is not permissible to borrow with usury to overcome crises. Rather, it is advisable to turn to Allah, and to increase repentance, seeking forgiveness, and supplication, especially the supplication: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow..."

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