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Is buying a house on mortgage allowed in islam? Here in uk some ulama say it is allowed due to the high cost of living ,is this true?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 523English

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Is buying a house on mortgage allowed in islam? Here in uk some ulama say it is allowed due to the high cost of living ,is this true?

Answer

It is not permissible to purchase a house on interest (mortgage). One may fulfil his need by renting a house.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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