Interest and Riba
4,478 questions
What is the simplified explanation of the four scenarios that are excluded from the rule "Ijtihad is not overturned by ijtihad," as mentioned in Al-Suyuti's book "Al-Ashbah wa Al-Nadha'ir," and are there any written or audio commentaries available for these rules?
What is the ruling on money borrowed with interest from a financial institution to complete the furnishing of an apartment with money inherited by the brother from his father?
What is the ruling on dealing with a national bank for saving money, utilizing the interest to support the national economy and help young people, and is it permissible to leave the principal in the bank without benefiting from the interest?
Is it permissible to use a Visa card issued by a usurious bank for an annual fee, given that the company transfers salaries to it due to the unavailability of Islamic banks, and that withdrawals are made when there is a balance and do not exceed 200 dinars weekly? Is it also permissible to withdraw cash with it from other banks' ATMs? And what should one do if it is impermissible?
What is the ruling on eating from the money of relatives earned through usury, and how can one maintain kinship ties with them?
Does the prayer of one who turns off the sound system causing disturbance during prayer become invalidated?
Am I obligated to financially assist my family, and am I sinful if I do not, given my difficult circumstances and their continuous demands for money?
What is the ruling on borrowing an amount in dollars from a bank, on the condition that it be repaid in the local currency (Ouguiya) with a 16% increase and in monthly installments?
What is the ruling on dealing with Islamic finance branches and Islamic windows, and with some commercial banks engaging in Islamic activities in some of their operations, considering the source of their funds and the fact that it is an investment for commercial banks?
Is it unlawful to participate in a voluntary savings scheme in a usurious bank, where the company contributes 150 EGP and the employee contributes 50 EGP monthly, and the amount cannot be withdrawn except after three years to ensure the employee's retention? Is it permissible to subscribe to it and then dispose of the usurious interest, given that not subscribing deprives the employee of the company's contribution?
Is the money that a grandfather deposited in the bank in his grandson's name before his death, and regarding which there is a suspicion of unlawful gain, considered an inheritance or not, and is it permissible for the grandson to take all the money (without interest) or part of it equivalent to the amount of unlawful gain suspected, and to whom should the bank interest be given?
Who was the first scholar to take an interest in authentic hadiths?
Is buying a car in installments through a bank that adds interest to the original amount, and then waives this interest upon early repayment, considered a usurious loan? And what is the difference between this loan and an "Islamic loan" which does not waive the interest upon early repayment?
Is it permissible to portray the role of infidels in TV series?
Is it permissible to take a loan from an Islamic bank to repay an amount embezzled five years ago? And should the amount be repaid at its original value or with its returns? And will repentance be accepted after repayment and seeking forgiveness from the owner of the money?
Is money obtained from a lottery prize from a publishing house lawful (halal)? And is it permissible to use part of it to pay off usurious debts owed to a bank in France?
What is the precise explanation of the issue of bank interest, bearing in mind that banks which do not charge interest are doomed to bankruptcy?
Is it permissible for me to travel abroad for work to increase my income, or must I stay with my elderly mother and unmarried sisters? And would I be sinful if I travel, given that procedures have been facilitated after performing Istikhara?
How is it possible to buy gold with Egyptian Pounds or silver with Saudi Riyals, knowing that the Egyptian Pound is backed by gold and the Saudi Riyal is backed by silver, which necessitates equivalence and immediate possession?
What is the ruling on working in a diaper factory as a computer and information networks maintenance employee, knowing that its transactions are permissible except for lending employees with a forbidden interest?
Is it permissible to cross out the name of Allah or the name of the Messenger (peace be upon him) with a pen so that the features of the letters do not appear, instead of burning it?
What is the ruling regarding a purchasing agent who requests a price quote from one showroom and asks to be provided with price quotes from other showrooms, knowing that the agent prepares all the quotes himself and that market dealers provide blank quotes to the shops they deal with, and what is the ruling regarding the seller in this situation?
What is the ruling on depositing money in savings accounts with Islamic dealings in commercial banks, and what is the ruling on the interest generated from them, knowing that they belong to a regular commercial bank?
What is the religious ruling on keeping money in an Islamic bank that has merged with a usurious bank?