What is the ruling on working in banks, knowing its prohibition, and what should one who is compelled to do so do?
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Working in usurious banks is not permissible, whatever the work may be, because it involves cooperation in sin and aggression. However, if a person is compelled to work in them due to a legitimate necessity, then it is permissible for him to work to the extent of his necessity without exceeding it.
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