Dealing in riba (usury or interest) in a society founded upon it
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The sixth question of Fatwa No. ( 11780 )
Q6: Is it permissible for a Muslim to deal in riba (usury or interest) in a society that is founded upon riba (usury or interest)?
A6: It is not permissible for him to deal in riba (usury or interest), even if the society is founded upon riba (usury or interest); due to the generality of the texts regarding the prohibition of riba (usury or interest). He must change the evil to the best of his ability. If he is unable to do so, he should move away from that society; to avoid the evil, and out of fear that he may be afflicted with what afflicted them.
Q6: Is it permissible for a Muslim to deal in riba (usury or interest) in a society that is founded upon riba (usury or interest)?
A6: It is not permissible for him to deal in riba (usury or interest), even if the society is founded upon riba (usury or interest); due to the generality of the texts regarding the prohibition of riba (usury or interest). He must change the evil to the best of his ability. If he is unable to do so, he should move away from that society; to avoid the evil, and out of fear that he may be afflicted with what afflicted them.
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