Islamic Verdicts - Volume III

Riba, Loans and working in banks

Riba, Loans and working in banks

The ruling on selling a Sheep that is present for two or three Sheep to be given later

Q: Is it permissible to sell a sheep for two or three sheep to be given later after a period of 20 years or more, for example?

A: It is permissible, according to the most correct opinion of the scholars, to sell a specified animal that is present, whether one or more, to be paid later at a designated time, whether it is sooner or later or in installments. As long as the price is specified and the descriptions that make the animal distinct are known, this is lawful. It makes no difference whether that animal is from the type that is sold or any other type. This is because it has been confirmed from the Prophet (Salallahou 'aleyhi wa salam) that he bought one camel for two camels (to be given later) to add to the camels of charity. This was recorded by Al-Hakim and AI-Bayhaqi and its narrators are reliable.

Ash-Shaykh Ibn Baz

The ruling on exchanging a Meter for two Meters of Garments

Q: Is it permissible to trade garments by exchanging a meter for two meters or one article for two articles?

A: It is permissible to trade some garments with others with equal trading or an increase in some over others. It makes no difference whether they are of one type or more, and it makes

no difference if that is done up front or for delayed payment.

This is because fabric is not from the kinds of things in which Riba is included.

The Permanent Committee

How to expiate the Sin of the Person who indulged in Riba Dealings

Q: A relative of mine died while he was dealing in Riba and now we want to expiate his sin for him. So, what is the legislated method of doing that?

A: It is legislated for the heirs to seek to find out the amount of the Riba that he took and to give it away in charity on his behalf while also supplicating for forgiveness and pardon for him. We ask Allah to pardon him, and us and every Muslim.

Ash-Shaykh Ibn Baz

The ruling on the Son using the Wealth of his Father who indulges in Riba Transactions

Q: Is it permissible for the son to use some of the wealth of his father who indulges in Riba transactions?

A: Riba is forbidden according to the Book, the Sunnah and the consensus (Ijma’) of the scholars. If your father indulges in Riba transactions, it is obligatory on you to advise him by explaining Riba, its ruling and what Allah has prepared for its people of torment. It is not permissible for you to take from the wealth of your father as long as you know that it is Riba that has entered into his possession by way of dealing with Riba. You must seek sustenance from Allah and exhaust the legislated means that Allah has given for seeking sustenance.

"And whoever fears Allah, He will make a way out for him (of his problems) and He will provide for him from where he does not reckon” (At-Talaq 65: 2-3).

"And whoever fears Allah, He will give him ease in his affair" (At-Talaq 65: 4).

May Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions.

The Permanent Committee