Back to search
The question

Is it permissible to open a new bank account with 5% usurious interest, knowing that the money will be disbursed to the needy and that it is available for withdrawal at any time?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

A Muslim is not permitted to open an account in an interest-based (usurious) bank, except in cases of extreme necessity, because usury (riba) is a major sin. It is not permissible to open an account under the pretext of spending the profits on the poor. If one is compelled to open an account, it should be a current account that accrues no interest. If only a savings account is available, it is permissible, but only to the extent of the necessity, without opening other accounts.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
38381
Imported
Translation status
Source text, unreviewed
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy