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What is the ruling on dealing with the Saudi Hollandi Bank, which conducts its transactions through rice or iron, for the purpose of purchasing a car essential for work and avoiding monthly deductions, after being unable to purchase from Islamic banks?

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The prevailing understanding is that the tawattuq (securitization) practiced by these banks is an organized tawattuq, and many scholars have issued fatwas deeming it unlawful. A resolution from the Islamic Fiqh Academy has also been issued to that effect. Therefore, it is impermissible to deal with them.

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