What is the ruling on borrowing from the company I work for, with interest less than that of a bank, to buy a house for residence, knowing that I live in my father's house and wish to have my own independent dwelling?
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Borrowing with interest is forbidden because it is usury (riba), whether the amount is small or large. It is not permissible to borrow with interest to buy a dwelling as long as a dwelling is available. The hardship of living with parents does not justify borrowing with usury due to the absence of a necessity recognized by Islamic law. The intention to repay a usurious loan does not change the reality of the forbidden transaction.
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