Are you allowed to take your interest from your bank account and use it for yourself in this country (Britain)?
Question
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Are you allowed to take your interest from your bank account and use it for yourself in this country (Britain)?
Answer
It is permissible to use the interest earned from one bank to offset interest charges of the same back only.
And Allah Ta'ala knows best
Mufti E. Desai
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