Is it permissible to buy shares from companies that deal in usury, provided that the shares are sold before the distribution of profits, and the profit is only from the share price?
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It is not permissible to buy shares in companies that deal with usury (riba) or invest in unlawful () activities, even if the intention is to sell them before the distribution of profits. This is based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "O people, indeed Allah is good and accepts only what is good," and his saying: "No soul will die until it completes its term and receives its full provision, so fear Allah and be moderate in seeking your livelihood."
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