The Ruling on Working in a Riba-Based Company
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Question:
Finally, we conclude this session with a question from one of the brothers. He asks about the ruling on working in a company or a job that deals in riba (usury or interest), and the owner also knows about it. What is the ruling for the employees?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a person to participate in a riba-based establishment that deals in riba, because this is cooperation in sin and aggression. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who eats riba, the one who gives it, the scribe, and the witnesses. He cursed the scribe and the witnesses even though they did not eat the riba; rather, they assisted in it, testified to it, and documented it, and the scribe wrote it down. So all of them are cursed. Therefore, it is not permissible to cooperate with those who deal in riba, whether they are individuals, banks, or riba-based companies. Yes.
Finally, we conclude this session with a question from one of the brothers. He asks about the ruling on working in a company or a job that deals in riba (usury or interest), and the owner also knows about it. What is the ruling for the employees?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a person to participate in a riba-based establishment that deals in riba, because this is cooperation in sin and aggression. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who eats riba, the one who gives it, the scribe, and the witnesses. He cursed the scribe and the witnesses even though they did not eat the riba; rather, they assisted in it, testified to it, and documented it, and the scribe wrote it down. So all of them are cursed. Therefore, it is not permissible to cooperate with those who deal in riba, whether they are individuals, banks, or riba-based companies. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/251 — archive.org (15:09)
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