Interest

Interest, in finance and economics, is payment from a borrower or deposit-taking financial institution to a lender or depositor of an amount above repayment of the principal sum (that is, the amount borrowed), at a particular rate. It is distinct from a fee which the borrower may pay the lender or some third party.

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Interest

Can I get my helper some things or give her money for buying something from the interest amount earned on my bank account that I don't believe I am allowed to use for myself?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 5 years ago

You can give that amount to the poor including your helper if he or she is a needy believer.

If the interest was given or added on your money with out condition from you, you are allowed to utilize it or donate it to poor and needy.

Wassalam.

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Spirituality . Interest . Credit Card

Does owning or using a credit card affect someone's spirituality? If interest is Haram and so badly condemned what is its impact?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 5 years ago

I am not sure if it is possible for anyone to offer a conclusive viewpoint on the spiritual impact of using credit cards, since credit cards are quite new and are part of the institutional structure, as opposed to collecting interest from someone vulnerable in a person-to-person transaction.

However, at the least, having credit card debt causes a lot of stress, and having a credit card can also encourage overconsumption and spending beyond one's means, so it is good to be cautious of these things unless it is an emergency or there is no other option. No one ever not-regrets having to pay interest on a credit card.

As for interest in general, the Qur'an is quite clear about its impact. For instance: "Those who devour usury shall not rise except as one rises who is felled by the touch of Satan. That is because they say, 'Buying and selling are simply like usury,' though God has permitted buying and selling and forbidden usury. One who, after receiving counsel from his Lord, desists shall have what is past and his affair goes to God. And as for those who go back, they are the inhabitants of the Fire, abiding therein. God blights usury and causes acts of charity to grow...."(2:275-6)

In addition, it is related that Imam Ali (A) said: “The Holy Prophet (S) has cursed one who accepts interest, one who pays interest, one who buys interest, one who sells interest, one who writes the contract of interest and one who is the witness of this transaction.”

Spirituality . Interest . Credit Card

Does owning or using a credit card affect someone's spirituality? If interest is Haram and so badly condemned what is its impact?

You can use a Debit Card which does not involve borrowing and keeps you away from the interest.

Wassalam.

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Interest . Marja' . Non-Muslims

What is the justification for the opinion of some Maraji that it is permissible to collect interest from non-believers or from non-muslim banks?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 5 years ago

as salam alaikum

this opinion of some Maraji' is based on ahadith like the followings:

It has been reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, said: "There is no Riba between us and the people who fight us".

It has been reported that Imam Sadiq, peace be upon him, said: "There is no Riba between a Muslim and a Dhimmi".

On the other hand, we find hadith like:

It has been reportes that it was asked to Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon him, "Is there any Riba between me and the polytheists"? The Imam answered: "Yes".

All the above-mentioned ahadith can be found in the book "Wasa'il al-Shi'ah" by Shaykh Hurr al-'Amili.

Another evidence is given by the fact that taking the money from a non-Muslim with mutual consent is allowed by consensus; therefore the interest taken from a non-Muslims should fall in the same category.

However Riba is one of the major sins and it is categorically condemned in the Qur'an and sahih ahadith with no exceptions. That is why you may find ulama that have opted for a more precautionary stance not allowing Riba in its absolute sense.

With prayers for your success.

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Interest . Usury

From an Islamic perspective what is the difference between interest and usury?

as salam alaikum

interest has been defined as "money paid at a particular rate for the use of money lent". It is one type of usury (riba) and it should be avoided.

Another type of usury/riba is an "exchange of the same good by unequal quantities or qualities" that some may still define as a form of interest but technically and according to common view has not been considered as such.

With prayers for your success.

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Bank . Interest

As there are no Islamic banks in my country, is it permissible to open an account in a conventional bank and earn interest on fixed deposits?

Yes, it is allowed to open an account in non Muslim banks. The interest which they usually add on your money is allowed for you to take as far as you did not put a condition on them to pay you interest, but you know that they usually pay interest.

Wassalam.

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Loan . Interest . Car

Is it permissible to take a bank loan with interest? And what should a person do if he has such a loan and has already utilized the money such as on a car? Does it affect the permissibility of using that car?

If you take the money from a Non Muslim bank and use it in lawful way, then it is allowed.

If you take the money from a Muslim bank, then you must have with them an agreement within the frame of Islamic rules of business.

Wassalam.

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Bank . Interest

I was unable to open a checking account at my bank and so opened a savings account that has since been credited with some interest. What should I do with this interest?

If the bank is owned by non Muslims, and you did not put a condition on them to pay you interest, you can use that amount which is given by them willingly.

If the bank is owned by Muslims, you may give that additional amount to the poor.

Wassalam.

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Muslims . Interest . Riba . Western Society

How can we function as true Muslims living in the West and prohibiting interest (Riba) while there are many financial contracts that include such interest?

We can not prohibit others in Western society from dealing with Riba, but we as Muslims are not allowed to deal with Riba.

The meaning of Riba is to be taken from the Marja' of Taqleed and not from the people.

Despite the fact that we live in a society which deals with Riba but we should not indulge ourselves in Riba as far as we can.

Wassalam.

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Bank . Interest . Credit Card

As far as you don't

It is permissible to receive payments through Credit Cards as far as you ae selling a material which is allowed to sell. If and only if you are sure that the Whole money of the Card holder is Haraam (unlawful) then you will not be allowed to take such unlawful money.

Wassalam