Working in a riba (usury or interest) bank when no alternative is available

Question:
The questioner says: I used to work in a riba (usury or interest) bank and I still do. I have turned in a good direction toward reform, and I have looked for noble work other than this job, but I have not found any, and I am still looking. Should I continue working in the bank or leave it, given that I have a family to support?

Answer:
Generally, there are many jobs and many occupations, and praise be to Allah. If you have professional qualifications or you transfer by virtue of your first job, then it is obligatory for you to do so, and it is not permissible for you to remain in the bank. You must make a serious attempt, and if you try and correct your intention, Allah will make it easy for you. Allah the Exalted said: As for if you do not find one at the present time, if you have savings and something to live on, leave the job, because you have what suffices you, and praise be to Allah, until you find a permissible job. But if you have nothing at all, this falls under the category of dire necessity, and Allah knows best. You remain until you find a job and try; that is, you do not say, "I did not find one," and then stop searching, but rather you search. Yes.