Answering the invitation of a relative who works in a riba (usury or interest) bank
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: My cousin works in a riba (usury or interest) bank. He swore an oath that he will not eat or drink unless I attend his meal. So, should I accept his invitation and fulfill his oath?
Answer:
You should know that if this food is from riba (usury or interest), you do not eat from it, not even a little. However, if you do not know, the default is that it is lawful. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: My cousin works in a riba (usury or interest) bank. He swore an oath that he will not eat or drink unless I attend his meal. So, should I accept his invitation and fulfill his oath?
Answer:
You should know that if this food is from riba (usury or interest), you do not eat from it, not even a little. However, if you do not know, the default is that it is lawful. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل فإذا عرف أن كل حركة فأصلها الحب والإرادة ... — islamhouse.com (1:16:19)
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