What is the ruling on giving money borrowed with interest to the poor and needy instead of returning it to the bank, for fear of legal accountability?
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It is forbidden to borrow with usury (riba). The borrower must repent to Allah and return only the principal. It is permissible for him to use stratagems to waive the usurious interest, as long as no harm results from that. The loan must be repaid to the bank, and giving it as charity is not sufficient.
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