What is the ruling on working at SABB bank (بنك ساب)?
Working in banks that deal with unlawful transactions, such as usury (riba) and the like, is impermissible. This is because it constitutes cooperation in sin and aggression. Allah Almighty says: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty." (Al-Ma'idah: 2). And on the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: "The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed the devourer of usury, its client, its scribe, and its two witnesses, and he said: 'They are all alike.'" (Narrated by Muslim). This indicates the prohibition of assisting in falsehood.
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