Is working in commercial banks religiously forbidden, and what is the evidence for that, and are necessity or need considered sufficient justification to remove the sin from it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The ruling on working in banks and the extent of necessity that permits engaging in usury have already been clarified in previous fatwas.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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