The Ruling on Depositing in Riba Banks Without Taking the Interest
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on depositing in riba (usury or interest) banks without taking the interest?
Answer:
Depositing solely for the sake of protection is permissible in cases of dire necessity if you cannot find a place where you can secure your wealth. It is permissible to deposit it in banks solely for the sake of protection, not for the sake of taking the riba (usury or interest) on it.
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on depositing in riba (usury or interest) banks without taking the interest?
Answer:
Depositing solely for the sake of protection is permissible in cases of dire necessity if you cannot find a place where you can secure your wealth. It is permissible to deposit it in banks solely for the sake of protection, not for the sake of taking the riba (usury or interest) on it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، اللقاء الأسبوعي-22 من 32-لفضيلة الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان -حفظه الله- مشروع كبار العلماء — youtube.com (11:17)
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