Fatwa: # 17511
Category: Beliefs
Country: India
Date: 14th February 2009

Title

Since last 4 months my husband asking for Rs.5000/-, which i cant arrange even he is in problem, in this circumtences can a take this amount on interest, because if i will not give to him,

Question

Since last 4 months my husband asking for Rs.5000/-, which i cant arrange even he is in problem, in this circumtences can a take this amount on interest, because if i will not give to him, he said he will divorced me.can i save my life by taking in interest, if he divorsed me i will sucide.which is haram. plz help me what to do.

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful


Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

To take a loan on interest is haram. If your husband threatens to divorce you and that will lead you to commit suicide, then you will be excused for taking an interest bearing loan.

However, what if your husband makes a similar demand in the future? How will you pay the loan and interest? We advise you consult a senior person of the town or family to discuss the issue with both of you or only with your husband. The person must command respect and look for a solution to your husband’s problem.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Wassalamu Alaykum

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa

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