Are loans offered by Islamic banks—whereby the bank pays the price of a commodity specified by the client and takes a 20% commission on it, then the remainder is paid in installments—considered usury? And what is the legitimate alternative for young people who wish to start projects or get married?
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Borrowing from usurious banks is forbidden. However, engaging in a genuine Murabaha transaction with an Islamic bank is permissible, and it is a lawful alternative to interest-based borrowing. If the Murabaha is not conducted in accordance with Islamic law, that does not justify borrowing with interest. A Muslim must fear Allah, be patient, and strive to find permissible alternatives.
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