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Can interested monies be given to an employee as a gift?

Published as Giving interest money to an employee as a gift

· 3 Rabiʻ I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can interested monies be given to an employee as a gift?

Answer

It cannot be given as a gift. If he is eligible and in need then it can be given to him, but not at all as a token of appreciation for his service.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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