Is the money earned on converting dollar into rupees halal, can one keep money in dollars and convert it into rupees when it is profitable?

· 11 Rabiʻ I 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3112English
Finance and Commerce

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Is the money earned on converting dollar into rupees halal, can one keep money in dollars and convert it into rupees when it is profitable?

Answer

It is permissible to earn a profit by exchanging currencies, dollars, etc. on condition both currencies are exchanged at the place of the purchase and sale transaction.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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