Salam, the company I work for FORCES me to invest in a retirement fund that includes investing in non-muslim banks that deal with interest. What is the best course of action for me?
Basically, they take a certain percentage of my paycheck every month and invest it into a fund from a list of funds that they offer. All the fund options have haram aspects (e.g, some invest in bonds, others in non-muslim big banks that operate on interest, money-markets, and so on). However, I noticed that some are less haram than others based on the ratios of how the money is invested (i.e., Fund A invests 70% in bonds and 30% in halal companies vs. Fund B invests 10% in bonds and 90% in halal companies). So I'm not entirely sure how to proceed. I was thinking of investing in the lesser of 2 evils and then donating extra zakat, but of course, I can't just make up rulings, which is why I'm here :). Any guidance will be highly appreciated and may you bear the fruits of this holy month!!!
Every Muslim is responsible to avoid sinful acts as much as he can, but if he was been forced for something which he does not want, he will not be responsible because he was been forced despite all his efforts to avoid it.
Wassalam.