Ruling on exchanging ten paper riyals for nine metal riyals
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Question: What is the ruling on exchanging ten paper riyals for nine metal riyals if it is done hand to hand?
Answer: Many scholars hold that it is not permissible, because it is one currency—everything is a riyal—but the material differs: one is paper and the other is metal.
Some scholars hold that it is permissible due to the difference in type.
The safest course is to avoid it, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):, and his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Bulugh al-Maram 16:32. May Allah guide them all.
Answer: Many scholars hold that it is not permissible, because it is one currency—everything is a riyal—but the material differs: one is paper and the other is metal.
Some scholars hold that it is permissible due to the difference in type.
The safest course is to avoid it, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Leave what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt
دع ما يريبك على ما لا يريبكSo he, who saves himself from these doubtful things, saves his religion and his honor
من اتقى الشبهات فقد استبرأ لدينه وعرضه
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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