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| Question ID: | #9643 |
| Question: Student loan repayment | |
| Salam Allaikum,
Around 7-8 years ago, I applied for a student loan which I used to finance my studies while in the UK. Unfortunately when I applied for the loan, I was under the understanding that it was not prohibited. Now I am certain that it was haram and that interest will be added which is a continuous haram as I am repaying it. My question is, I should I start by paying a large amount every month, which at this moment is already a dilemma as I recently got married and I need to support her. The other option would be to avoid paying any substantial amount, and avoid paying later one as I already do not live in the UK, and plan on not moving there again, and will most likely be under a smaller income in the future which will not cross the threshold that required me to repay. Would this be considered a debt which is haram to not repay. A key point is that the debt will be cancelled after 30 years. |
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| Answered by: | Ulamaa ID 04 (London) |
| Date: | 08/02/2024 18:22pm |
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
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