What is the ruling on donating charity funds to charitable organizations that deposit their money in interest-bearing accounts? Is it forbidden to donate to them, or is there a detailed explanation? Does the ruling differ if most of these organizations in the donor's country are similar, or if there is an intermingling that makes it difficult to distinguish between them? Does the ruling differ if the donor suspects this but is not certain? Is the donor deprived of the reward for charity if he knows about this? Or does he receive the reward along with the sin?
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Charitable organizations are not permitted to deposit their funds in interest-based (usurious) banks, except in cases of extreme necessity. In such instances, the funds should be placed in a current account that yields no interest. The donor, for their part, should seek out organizations that do not engage in usury, or those that have a valid excuse. We pray that they receive full reward for their efforts in this regard.
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