Answered by Mufti Yusuf Mullan
Wa alaikum salaam wa rahmatullah,
Yes, you must stay away from applying for the loan and incurring the interest, even with the intention of switching to the lawful finance within a few months. The prohibition related to this is of the highest type, similar to that of eating pork or drinking wine. As such, there is no dispensation except in extreme situations of life and death.
And Allah alone gives success.
Yusuf Mullan
MMVIII © Qibla.
All rights reserved
No part of this article may be reproduced, displayed, modified, or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, please submit a request at our Helpdesk.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Knowledge is only through study." While some knowledge can be gained from reading or casually listening to lectures, the best means to gain knowledge is through finding a qualified teacher and then setting up a systematic program of learning. Picking up a book or reading an article and trying to figure things out on our own is no substitute for learning from someone who has a direct link to our living tradition.
Through joining an online class at Qibla, you can benefit from convenient, online courses that will give you access to reliable scholars and our popular curriculum learning tracks. Knowledge gained in these courses will both build your iman and assist you in putting into practice what you learn. Don't give yourself less than you deserve, register today.
