What is the Shariah ruling on how to distribute the roles of a house that will be built among the heirs, knowing that two of them currently reside in it? And is it permissible to give bank interest to the needy?
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The house, consisting of several floors or apartments, is divided among the heirs, each according to their share. The value of each floor is determined, and then one of the heirs takes it by lot or mutual agreement, with differences in value being settled so that each heir receives their full share. Division by mutual agreement is permissible regardless of the floor's value if the heirs are adult and sound of mind, unless a dispute arises, in which case valuation and drawing lots become decisive.
As for usurious bank interest, it is unlawful and must be disposed of by spending it on general Muslim welfare or distributing it to the poor and needy.
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