What is the ruling on taking the interest amount resulting from government compensation payments for a demolished house? Is it considered a permissible currency exchange difference or forbidden usurious interest?
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The depreciation of the currency and the state's procrastination in debt repayment do not justify taking prohibited usurious interest (riba). This interest must be spent on general Muslim welfare, such as for the poor and the needy. A needy, poor person may take from this interest according to their needs.
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