The Ruling on Dealing in Riba to Pay Taxes
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Question:
He says: I am from a country that imposes taxes on us, and they are not in their proper place. Is it permissible for us to give them the returns from riba (usury or interest)?
Answer:
Dealing in riba is forbidden in itself. You do not deal in riba just to use the taxes. It is forbidden. If they force you to pay the taxes, you should fear Allah, and the sin is upon them. You must free yourself from the punishment. You are compelled to pay the taxes. But as for dealing in riba, saying that you are using impurity to wash away impurity, that is not permissible. Yes.
He says: I am from a country that imposes taxes on us, and they are not in their proper place. Is it permissible for us to give them the returns from riba (usury or interest)?
Answer:
Dealing in riba is forbidden in itself. You do not deal in riba just to use the taxes. It is forbidden. If they force you to pay the taxes, you should fear Allah, and the sin is upon them. You must free yourself from the punishment. You are compelled to pay the taxes. But as for dealing in riba, saying that you are using impurity to wash away impurity, that is not permissible. Yes.
Source
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