What is the ruling on disposing of usurious interest by giving it to relatives who are not in need, or for planting trees in public places? And is it permissible to consider the usurious interest as the net amount after deducting administrative expenses, knowing that the owner of the money is compelled to deposit his money in an interest-based bank?
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Usurious interest should be spent on public welfare or given to the poor and needy. It is not permissible to give it to relatives who are not in need. It is permissible to spend it on planting trees in front of the house if they are for the general beautification of the street (public welfare), but it is not permissible if they are for the private benefit of the house. As for amounts deducted as administrative expenses, it is not permissible to pay them from usurious interest.
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