What is the ruling on opening a current account in a riba (usury or interest) bank solely to receive one’s salary?
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Question:
He says: Is it permissible to open a current account in a riba bank for the purpose of receiving only the salary that is deposited into this account?
Answer:
If it is for safekeeping only, there is no harm. This is among the necessities. Everyone claims necessity nowadays. Where do they keep their money? They fear it being stolen or lost. If it is not for investment, but only for safekeeping, and he withdraws from it when he needs it, there is no objection. Yes.
He says: Is it permissible to open a current account in a riba bank for the purpose of receiving only the salary that is deposited into this account?
Answer:
If it is for safekeeping only, there is no harm. This is among the necessities. Everyone claims necessity nowadays. Where do they keep their money? They fear it being stolen or lost. If it is not for investment, but only for safekeeping, and he withdraws from it when he needs it, there is no objection. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم فتح حساب جار في بنك ربوي لاستلام الراتب فقط؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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