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regarding the one who works in bank

Last updated: 27th February 2006
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asalam ,

yesterday only i came to know your site .mashaalh its very nice and i have made my account also .well my father used to work for many years in bank .....saudi british bank in riyadh ,SA .almost 12 yrs .and then he was wihtout job for 9 yrs where he spent this money for expenses .then he worked in ministry of education for 5 yrs and now recently he is investment bank .in ruyadh only all these years .

well from my point of view and islam , the money which he gets is haram and he spend this money on us .

i have asked few scholars ...some said i should not use the money and i should work and get money ..some says as it is the duty of a parent to see his family still i can use money as i have no other means .

i am a student of graduation form india (hyderabad )and my family is muslim but they do not strictly follow some rules like pardah,bank money .but mashallah pray namaz,fast,....etc.

since ALLAH swt showered his blessings onto me from past 4 yrs i am trying my best to becme good muslim .i have started pardah ,stopped seein tv serials ,films.......became punctual to namaz,fast,reciting quran ..

as there are some issues where a small issues takes place in between us so on this isuues he dosent tell me n listens .

soo seing my situation plz tell me wat to do .



Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah's guidance)

Riba (usury) is Haraam & a major sin.

Allah Ta'ala says, "O you who believe, do not consume interest, double & multiplied. And be conscious of Allah in order that you may be successful. (3:130)

Allah Ta'ala says, "And Istafziz [literally means: befool them gradually] those whom you can among them with your voice (i.e. songs, music, and any other call for Allah's disobedience), make assaults on them with your cavalry and your infantry, mutually share with them wealth and children (by tempting them to earn money by illegal ways usury, etc., or by committing illegal sexual intercourse, etc.), and make promises to them." But Satan promises them nothing but deceit. (Surah : 17, Ayah: 64)


Abu bakr Siddiq (ra) said:"The one who takes and the one who gives interest will go to the fire."

We seek forgiveness from Allah! Ameen.

Earning a Living is a must.

A Muslim is not only obliged to earn money but is obliged to earn Halal money.

Rasulull�h (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has said: "The quest for a lawful livelihood is an obligation (like all other) obligations in Isl�m."

Consumption and Submission

The Noble Qur�an directs the Ambiya in the following words: "O Messengers of Allah! Consume what is pure and act righteously.

Also The noble Prophet (sallalahu alaihi wa salam) has forbade us to take (eat) usury and give usury.

Even the noble Prophets alayha salam were specifically directed to consume halal, because there is a definite link between consumption of halal and submission to the directives of Allah Ta�ala. The capacity to act righteously is directly related to the consumption of halal.

A body nurtured by haram becomes incapable of submission to Allah Ta�ala, for honesty is light and falsehood a darkness, both are naturally incompatible to each other. The overshadowing darkness of haram blots out all rays of light from the heart. An individual is then unable to implement the laws of Allah, nor is he able to conduct his dealing in an honest manner. Halal income breeds halal thought and action, while haram income breeds haram thought and action.

So, it is advised that you work for your own living.

Know, if one leaves something for the sake of Allah, surely Allah will give him/her better than what he/her left. Allah Ta'ala Says : � And whosoever fears All�h and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. � [65:2-3].


And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti
Answer last updated on:
16th September 2007
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Mufti Qamruzzaman

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