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Is it permissible to use the profits or returns from an Islamic bank to cover basic needs or to pay imposed residency fees, and how can one dispose of them in a Sharia-compliant manner?

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The benefits granted by Islamic banks as a result of investing deposits through legitimate Mudarabah and similar systems are lawful profits, and it is permissible to utilize them for all permissible needs, such as food, clothing, and paying fees.

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