Is it permissible to take a loan from a bank to pay off outstanding debts, knowing that the father will cover the interest on the loan, and is this loan considered permissible in cases of necessity?
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It is not permissible to borrow with usury to pay off debts and restore rights, even if the father bears the payment of interest, as it is not permissible to enter into a usurious contract except out of a legitimate, recognized necessity, and there is no necessity in what you have mentioned. The creditors should grant you respite until you are able to pay. One can also look for a legitimate means to obtain money, such as a Tawarruq transaction.
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