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Is it permissible to pay ones debts off with interest money ?

Fatwa 11344English
Finance and Commerce

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Is it permissible to pay ones debts off with interest money ?

Answer

If a person is poor and needy and is eligible to accept Zakaat, he is also eligible to accept interest money.

If such a person is given interest money, he becomes the soul owner of the amount and he may use the money as he wishes, that includes paying his debts.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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