The Ruling on Paying the Interest of a Riba Bank in Taxes and Duties
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The questioner:
A brother of mine, a brother in Allah, had placed his money in a riba (usury or interest) bank with interest, then he repented to Allah. Is it permissible to pay this interest in taxes and duties, especially since the state imposed heavy taxes on his property, and it is difficult for him to place any of his halal money in taxes and duties?
The Shaykh:
He does not pay with riba from his money. No, he steals it entirely or it is taken; he steals it so that he may benefit people. As for him taking possession of it while it is riba, and paying the taxes that are due on him, and the duties that are due on him, no, this is throwing away his money. It means making it like money for Allah to dispose of it as He wills.
Another questioner:
I reward you for them, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
And if it is given to the needy, there is no harm, if Allah wills, such as the victims in Africa or in the regions; giving it means it is lost money, the company of lost money.
A brother of mine, a brother in Allah, had placed his money in a riba (usury or interest) bank with interest, then he repented to Allah. Is it permissible to pay this interest in taxes and duties, especially since the state imposed heavy taxes on his property, and it is difficult for him to place any of his halal money in taxes and duties?
The Shaykh:
He does not pay with riba from his money. No, he steals it entirely or it is taken; he steals it so that he may benefit people. As for him taking possession of it while it is riba, and paying the taxes that are due on him, and the duties that are due on him, no, this is throwing away his money. It means making it like money for Allah to dispose of it as He wills.
Another questioner:
I reward you for them, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
And if it is given to the needy, there is no harm, if Allah wills, such as the victims in Africa or in the regions; giving it means it is lost money, the company of lost money.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 63 — archive.org (8:09)
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