Is it permissible to take from one's father's money to benefit from it in trade, given that the father keeps his money in an interest-based bank?
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The questioner : He asks: Is it permissible for me to take from my father's money to benefit from it in my trade, given that my father deals with and deposits his money in an interest-based bank?
The Shaykh : Repeat that for me.
The questioner : Is it permissible for me to take from my father's money to benefit from it in my trade, given that my father deals with and deposits his money in an interest-based bank?
The Shaykh : It is obligatory for every person who has reached the age of maturity, such as this son, to strive earnestly to free himself from eating from the money of riba (usury or interest). This is because of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)Mishkat al-Masabih 2825Sahih (Al-Albani) So, he may eat as long as he is in dire necessity. However, expanding in this forbidden money is not permissible for him. And Allah knows best.
The Shaykh : Repeat that for me.
The questioner : Is it permissible for me to take from my father's money to benefit from it in my trade, given that my father deals with and deposits his money in an interest-based bank?
The Shaykh : It is obligatory for every person who has reached the age of maturity, such as this son, to strive earnestly to free himself from eating from the money of riba (usury or interest). This is because of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)