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Is the money deposited in a usurious bank considered permissible, while taking from its interest is usury and we consume from it? And what should I do?

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The money left by the father is an inheritance and a right for all heirs. The mother is not permitted to seize anyone's share or dispose of it without the permission of the adult heirs.

The mother does not have guardianship over the money of her minor children unless the father explicitly willed it before his death or she was appointed by the court.

Placing money in an interest-bearing (usurious) bank and taking the interest is forbidden. The obligation is to withdraw the principal amount and dispose of the usurious interest by spending it on public welfare.

The mother must be advised that need does not justify consuming usury. If she does not comply, the adult heir must withdraw their share.

If the mother has other lawful income, then eating from her provisions falls under the category of mixed wealth. However, if her only income is from usury, then it is not permissible to eat from it except in cases of dire necessity.

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