Banking: Working in Ribā-Based Banks When No Other Job Is Available

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Banking: Working in Ribā-Based Banks When No Other Job Is Available

English:

Question #1899:

What is the ruling in the matter of working in banks that deal with ribā, especially if there are no other jobs to do?

Answer #1899:

If the work in the bank is, in any way, related to ribā-based transactions, it is not permissible. However, the claim that no other ḥalāl employment by which to earn a living is available is not a valid reason to dabble in ḥarām business.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Banking