The Seven Destructive Sins and the Wisdom of Prohibiting Riba
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Question:
Muhammad from Riyadh says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the seven destructive sins, one of which is consuming riba (usury or interest). What is it? Why is it among the seven destructive sins? And why is riba forbidden?
Answer:
Yes, the seven destructive sins are the things that destroy their perpetrator and obligate him to enter the Fire. This is the meaning of "destructive sins," meaning the things that destroy. This is a warning against them. Riba is forbidden because it is consuming wealth unjustly and oppressing people. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Muhammad from Riyadh says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the seven destructive sins, one of which is consuming riba (usury or interest). What is it? Why is it among the seven destructive sins? And why is riba forbidden?
Answer:
Yes, the seven destructive sins are the things that destroy their perpetrator and obligate him to enter the Fire. This is the meaning of "destructive sins," meaning the things that destroy. This is a warning against them. Riba is forbidden because it is consuming wealth unjustly and oppressing people. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 28-10-1434هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (40:28)
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