Is it permissible to accept money from a second wife if its origin is an interest-based loan from a bank, knowing that the husband's financial capabilities do not allow for supporting two families?
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Borrowing with usury is one of the gravest major sins. However, your benefit from this woman's money is permissible because she acquired the money through a loan. She should be advised to repent from borrowing with usury, while also noting that Islamic law does not condone a relationship between a man and a woman before marriage.
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