Muhaqqaq Masala

Details regarding the disposal of bank interest money?

Taking interest, giving interest, and witnessing interest is a cause of curse.

"The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) cursed the one who consumes Riba (interest), the one who pays it, the one who writes it down, and its two witnesses, and he said: They are all equal."

However, if a person keeps their permissible (Halal) earnings in a bank for the purpose of safekeeping, then the interest amount received on it should not be left (in the bank); after taking it, it is obligatory to spend it in its proper avenues, and its avenues are three: (1) It should be given in unjust (non-obligatory) taxes. (2) It should be distributed among poor Muslims without the intention of reward. (3) It should be spent on public welfare works. But out of these three avenues, the first two are agreed upon (by consensus), and the third avenue has a difference of opinion (Mukhtalaf Fih), and acting upon what is agreed upon is better than what is disputed.

(Book: Habib al-Fatawa / Vol: 5 / Pg: 158)

The Witty Advice of Mullah Nasiruddin to Amir Timur

The Witty Advice of Mullah Nasiruddin to Amir Timur

One day, Amir Timur Lang was holding court. The courtiers were standing in their respective places in a respectful manner. Referring to the Caliphs of Baghdad, Timur said, "Their titles used to be very magnificent. For example, Mustaqzir Billah, Wathiq Billah, Mu'tasim Billah, and Mutawakkil Billah, etc. I wish to adopt some title of this kind as well." The courtiers suggested various titles according to their own understanding... When it was Mullah Nasiruddin's turn, he sought amnesty for his life and submitted, "In the humble opinion of this insignificant person, Your Majesty's title 'Na'oodhu Billah' (We seek refuge in Allah) will be very appropriate." (Reference: Monthly "Huma", New Delhi: January 1995, Page: 77)

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