Is it ok for a Muslim to use the public funds offered by the British Govt?

· 22 Safar 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2928English
Finance and Commerce

Question

In UK, the British Govt which is a Non-Islamic Govt, Provides public fund (ranging to Pounds 250/-)to people living UK and not been employed any where. Is it ok for a muslim to use these funds?

Answer

It is permissible for a Muslim to accept and use such funds.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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