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Is it permissible to borrow money to pay off usurious interest deposited in an account, for fear of falling into the forbidden?

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One is not obligated to borrow money to get rid of usurious funds. There is no sin in what has been spent from it previously. The obligation is sincere repentance from engaging in usury and getting rid of what remains of the money, knowing that it is not permissible to return the interest to the banks, as this would be aiding them in their war against Allah. It is recommended to uphold Allah's command, rectify injustices, and perform many supererogatory acts of worship.

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