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What is the ruling on purchasing a home for residence through Western banks, taking into account the difficulty of settling in rented homes and the problems of dealing with rental companies in the West?

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It is not permissible to borrow with interest except in a case of necessity, which is to be estimated by its true measure. Owning a home does not fall under this category as long as a person can find shelter, even if by renting, without unbearable hardship. Annual travel is not a justification for committing the forbidden. It should be known that residing in non-Islamic countries may lead one to commit forbidden acts.

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