Back to search
The question

Is it permissible to work for someone who started a business project with a bank loan to help his brother, and is the money earned from this work unlawful?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

The borrower from a usurious bank must be advised that their act is forbidden by Islamic law and is precisely the usury for which Allah has cursed its perpetrator. They must offer sincere repentance by returning what they have taken and ridding themselves of it, and seek what is lawful, enduring patience even if it is little, for sustenance is decreed and apportioned. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, no soul will die until it completes its sustenance, so fear Allah and be graceful in seeking it. And let not the delay in obtaining sustenance lead you to seek it through disobedience to Allah, for Allah's bounty cannot be attained except through His obedience." As for working with them, it is preferable to avoid it, and to be cautious about accepting their gifts, eating from their wealth, and engaging in all other financial dealings.

Summary from Ftawy's records · added here

Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
45333
Added here
. This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
Text
Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy