Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it allowed to take loan from the bank with interest?

· 17 Rabiʻ I 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3152English

Question

Due to my family getting increase, my home is becoming conjusted and difficult to stay. I have two elder brothers both have got married and having there kids. Myself is still single and planning to get marry in the next year. I want get a flat or build new house but i don't have that much money. So can i take loan from bank? In this condition is it allowed for me?

Answer

It is not permissible for you to take out an interest bearing loan for the purpose mentioned by you.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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