Is there a concession to work in a Riba-based bank, preparing usurious documents, or to purchase a taxi from a financial leasing institution whose formula is usurious, given the lack of other job opportunities?
" (forbidden) acts are not permissible except for the one who is in a state of necessity. Necessity is defined as a situation where an individual reaches a point that if they do not consume what is forbidden, they will perish, or be on the verge of perishing, or fear harm to themselves, a limb, their honor, their intellect, or their wealth. Extravagance in celebrations, purchasing luxuries, building a house, or expanding a business are not considered genuine necessities that permit usury (riba). If there is a legitimate necessity according to Islamic law, then it is permissible to work in a usurious bank or borrow from it; otherwise, it is not permissible. A Muslim must fear Allah, strive for lawful sustenance, put their trust in Allah, be content with what He has allotted them, and look to those beneath them to thank Allah for His blessings."
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