Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible to use credit cards?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 284English

Question

is it permissible if payments are paid on time and no interest is acrrued..

Answer

Yes, it is permissible to use a credit card facility. However, a credit card holder should ensure that deposits are made on time to avoid paying interest.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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