Could you provide me with a copy of the fatwa from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif concerning dealings with banks?
Fatwas have been issued by Al-Azhar prohibiting the deposit of money in interest-bearing banks in return for a predetermined interest, as this interest is considered usury, an unlawful increase according to Sharia. However, investment without a predetermined interest – subject to profit and loss – is permissible and lawful because it falls under the legitimate contract of Mudarabah (profit-sharing). The prohibited interest is not subject to Zakat and must be disposed of by giving it away as charity. Zakat is obligatory on the principal capital and lawful profit if they reach the
Nisab (threshold).
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