{"id":6244,"date":"2020-03-31T13:02:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/?p=6244"},"modified":"2020-06-28T10:42:12","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T15:42:12","slug":"the-irrevocable-prohibition-of-riba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/the-irrevocable-prohibition-of-riba\/","title":{"rendered":"The Irrevocable Prohibition of Riba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><b>\u201cO you who have believed, fear Allah and give up what remains [due to you] of interest, if you should be believers.<\/b><b> <\/b><b>And if you do not, then be informed of a war [against you] from Allah and His Messenger. But if you repent, you may have your principal \u2013 [thus] you do no wrong, nor are you wronged.\u201d\u00a0<\/b><sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Riba is one of the seven <i>*major* <\/i>sins <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-2\">2<\/a><\/sup> and a greatly punishable act of wrongdoing to oneself and others. A person becomes guilty of committing one of the most heinous and severely admonished sins in Islam.\u00a0The Qur\u2019an warns us of a war with Allah<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a> and His Messenger<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12633\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/a>, and humiliation in both this life and the next, signifying that riba is a matter that is *not* taken lightly in our religion.<\/p>\n<p>Riba is any increase stipulated on a loan, where one is required to pay more than they borrowed, or give a benefit to the lender as a compensation for the money lent. It is forbidden according to the Qur\u2019aan and Sunnah, and definitive scholarly consensus.<\/p>\n<p>In spite of the extreme prohibition of this destructive sin, many may be unaware of the consequences of engaging in riba. A respected teacher of mine once shared a story with us, as an intern at the largest Islamic bank in her region; she had to conduct a survey with the clients of the bank. She had asked over 50 people the same question: What does Islam say about Riba? Expecting that the prohibition of Riba would be their main drive for their choice of an Islamic bank, she was utterly disappointed to find that only 2 or 3 people could provide her with an answer.<\/p>\n<p>When we live in a society where the condemnation of riba is not widely spread, then this is truly a calamity. One must be aware of what the deen prohibits in order to avoid falling into it. Such knowledge is not restricted to Islamic Finance professionals as some may think; rather it is incumbent upon every Muslim to be aware of the abhorrent consequences of riba.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Clarifying Widespread Misconceptions:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Claims such as \u2018If you are buying your first house then you are allowed to buy it on interest\u2019 or \u2018Interest is the same as profit\u2019 would only come from people who are misinformed regarding the true reality of riba. One must strive to avoid this horrendous sin with all the effort they possess in order to not bring the wrath of Allah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a> upon them.<\/li>\n<li>A serious misconception amongst people is that only those who directly deal in riba will receive punishment from Allah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a>.However, we must reflect on this very important hadith: \u201cJabir said that Allah\u2019s Messenger <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12633\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/a> cursed the acceptor of interest and its payer, and one who records it, and the two witnesses, and he said: They are all equal.\u201d <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-3\">3<\/a><\/sup> Whether one is responsible for the recording of a riba-based loan and witnessing the transaction, or simply working in a conventional bank as a driver or even a guard, all are impermissible. A Muslim must only enjoin in good and working in this field implies that one approves of it. <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-4\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The argument that \u2018Interest is not the same as usury and that only usury is prohibited\u2019 is a futile argument. Islam does not distinguish between a minimal and an exorbitant rate of interest, as both are equally prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Consequences of Dealing in Riba\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Social Effects<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotes selfishness, mercilessness, and lust for money; because those who give out loans will charge any amount of interest they desire just to accrue more wealth.<\/li>\n<li>Creates enmity between the rich and the poor, leading to social classes and divisions between people.<\/li>\n<li>Exploits the need of the poor. Most people of affluence do not agree to help a needy person on the basis of Qard Hassan (benevolent loan) without obtaining a benefit, except for those who are truly seeking the reward from Allah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Economic Effects:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People are always looking for maximum interest rates. In the long-term, this can destroy the strength of the currency and the money supply in the economy.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>When unable to repay the loan, one may resort to unfair or illegal means to payback, thereby corrupting the monetary system. Such acts of deceit may include stealing, bribing or cheating.<\/li>\n<li>Widens the gap between the rich and the poor, thus accentuating the income disparity across the globe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Spiritual Effects:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allah promises to destroy interest. The Qur\u2019an warns us: <em><strong>\u201cAllah destroys interest and gives increase for charities. And Allah does not like every sinning disbeliever\u201d <\/strong><\/em><sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-5\">5<\/a><\/sup> Hence, the wealth accumulated through riba-based transactions will be devoid of barakah, despite any increase in the bank notes.<\/li>\n<li>When one transgresses without taking heed of reminders, their heart becomes dead and they feel no regret upon sinning. Similarly, the one who engages in riba might feel a sense of guilt with their initial transactions. Nevertheless, shaytan gradually beautifies such misdeeds and hinders them from realizing the severity of the sin they are drowning in.<\/li>\n<li>The Qur\u2019an describes the punishment awaiting those who engage in riba on the day of Judgment in the most severe language, creating horrific scenes and frightening images in the minds of the readers. Allah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a> says: <em><strong>\u201c<\/strong><\/em><span lang=\"EN\"><em><strong>Those who consume interest cannot stand [on the Day of Resurrection] except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity\u2026\u201d<\/strong> <\/em><sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-6\">6<\/a><\/sup> <\/span>Moreover, the sin of riba makes one susceptible for punishment in the grave <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-7\">7<\/a><\/sup> as well as in the barzakh <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-8\">8<\/a><\/sup>, na\u2019oodhubillah.<\/li>\n<li>Consuming riba means consuming haram wealth, a major reason that prevents one\u2019s dua\u2019 from being answered. <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-9\">9<\/a><\/sup> On the authority of Abu Hurayrah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/small-radi-allahu-anhu.jpg\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6752\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/small-radi-allahu-anhu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"23\" \/><\/a>: The Messenger of Allah <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12633\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/a> said,\u00a0\u201cAllah the Almighty is Good and accepts only that which is good\u2026Then he <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" data-rel=\"fancybox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12633\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/saw-e1435236304866.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/a> mentioned [the case] of a man who, having journeyed far, is disheveled and dusty, and who spreads out his hands to the sky saying \u201cO Lord! O Lord!,\u201d while his food is haram (unlawful), his drink is haram, his clothing is haram, and he has been nourished with haram, so how can [his supplication] be answered?\u201d <sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-10\">10<\/a><\/sup> Allah <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7586\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/swt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"23\" height=\"20\" \/> only accepts that which is pure and lawful, and consuming riba is the complete opposite of that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fact that Riba is so widespread does not make it permissible. If it means renting a house or using your old car rather than buying a new one with interest, or giving up certain luxuries because the pleasure of Allah is more dear to you than any temporary worldly leisure, then go for it.<\/p>\n<p>You might struggle, but without a doubt, you will be rewarded immensely for every ounce of sacrifice you make!<\/p>\n<p>Now does that not make it worth it?<\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201c\u2026And whoever fears Allah \u2013 He will make for him a way out and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah \u2013 then He is sufficient for him\u2026\u201d <\/i><\/b><sup class=\"footnote\"><a id=\"fnref-19637-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com\/irrevocable-prohibition-riba\/?fbclid=IwAR0L8BZOfHO2VigV2MXRiC_L5pCNGOHOOaBoyJKhqZv_cNmZz0XHtupVL0M#fn-19637-11\">11<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"footnotes-19637\" class=\"footnotes\">\n<div class=\"footnotedivider\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-1\">\u00a0 Surat Al-Baqarah; 2:278-279<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-2\">\u00a0 https:\/\/islamqa.info\/en\/127480<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-3\">\u00a0 Sahih Muslim 1598<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-4\">\u00a0 https:\/\/islamqa.info\/en\/31781<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-5\">\u00a0 Surat Al-Baqarah; 2:276<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-6\">\u00a0 Surat Al-Baqarah; 2:275<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-7\">\u00a0 https:\/\/islamqa.info\/en\/45325<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-8\">\u00a0 https:\/\/islamqa.info\/en\/11110\/barzakh<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-9\">\u00a0https:\/\/islamqa.info\/en\/5113<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-10\">\u00a040 Hadith Nawawi 10<\/li>\n<li id=\"fn-19637-11\">\u00a0 Surat at-Talaq, 65:2-3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cO you who have believed, fear Allah and give up what remains [due to you] of interest, if you should be believers. And if you do not, then be informed of a war [against you] from Allah and His Messenger. But if you repent, you may have your principal \u2013 [thus] you do no wrong, &#8230; <a title=\"The Irrevocable Prohibition of Riba\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/the-irrevocable-prohibition-of-riba\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Irrevocable Prohibition of Riba\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[84,112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-article","category-transactions-and-worship"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg",300,200,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg",400,267,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dmitry-demidko-eBWzFKahEaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg",600,400,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Site Admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/author\/admin2\/"},"uagb_comment_info":9,"uagb_excerpt":"\u201cO you who have believed, fear Allah and give up what remains [due to you] of interest, if you should be believers. And if you do not, then be informed of a war [against you] from Allah and His Messenger. 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Your Lord has warned, \u201cIndeed Satan is an enemy to you, so take him as an enemy\u2026\u201d Qur\u2019an 35:6 \u00a0 History of Satan (Iblis) Satan was created from\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Introducing Islam&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Introducing Islam","link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/category\/introducing-islam\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":9460,"url":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/traps-of-satan\/","url_meta":{"origin":6244,"position":4},"title":"Traps of Satan","author":"Site Admin","date":"06\/26\/2020","format":false,"excerpt":"The wise person is he who studies his enemies\u2019 strategies and takes the precautions and measures to defeat them. Your Lord has warned, \u201cIndeed Satan is an enemy to you, so take him as an enemy\u2026\u201d Qur\u2019an 35:6 \u00a0 History of Satan (Iblis) Satan was created from smokeless fire. 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