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What does the Quran say about debtors?
Islam espouses prudence and speaks against carrying debts. The Quran states that if the debtor is in distress than let there be postponement until he is at ease. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to regularly supplicate “Allah, I seek refuge with You from sin and heavy debt”.
What does Allah say about debt?
‘In Islam, debt is an obligation that needs to be fulfilled,’ he says. ‘Islam takes the matter of debt very seriously and warns against it and urges the Muslim to avoid it as much as possible. ‘However, we are taught that there is a huge reward for those who forgive and write off debt for someone who owes them money.
What does the Quran say about lending money?
A Muslim is not allowed to benefit from lending money or receiving money from someone. This means that earning interest (riba) is not allowed – whether you are an individual or a bank.
Are loans Haram?
You might not be aware but for Muslims, interest is haram (forbidden). Any loans that require repayment with interest added on are not permissible. So taking out a loan and incurring interest on it is considered impermissible – because the bank (or person lending) hasn’t ‘worked’ to earn extra payment.
Is borrowing money Haram in Islam?
Islamic law views lending with interest payments as a relationship that favors the lender, who charges interest at the borrower’s expense. Interest is deemed riba, and such practice is proscribed under Islamic law. It is haram, which means prohibited, as it is considered usurious and exploitative.
What does the Quran say about writing?
Muslims believe that the Qur’an contains the literal words of God, which were spoken in Arabic. Their written form is considered the purest expression of God’s intent. Muslims throughout the world share a linguistic bond based on the desire to read the Qur’an in its original language.