What must one do who is unable to repay an interest-based loan, knowing Allah's warning: "So take notice of war from Allah and His Messenger"?
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The questioner must repent from borrowing with usury by regretting it and resolving not to return to it. He must also hasten to repay the loan to get rid of the usurious increases. If he is unable to do so, he must resolve to repay it when he is able, and continue to repent and seek forgiveness.
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