The ruling on paying riba (usury or interest) bank profits in taxes and levies

The questioner:
A brother of mine, a brother in Allah, had placed his money in a riba bank with interest, then he repented to Allah. Is it permissible to pay this interest in taxes and levies, 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 levies?

The Shaykh:
One does not pay riba to protect his wealth. No, he does not steal it entirely, or have it taken and spent to benefit people. As for him taking possession of it, which is riba, and paying the taxes and levies that are due on him, no, this is establishing his wealth with it. It means making it complete for Allah to dispose of it as He wills.

Another questioner:
That he should be seized by a rich person who found the desire for it.

The Shaykh:
Giving to the needy is not a problem, if Allah wills, such as the suffering people in Africa or in the regions. Giving to them is because his wealth is lost. Giving to them is because his wealth is lost.