The hadeeth is authentic.

A dirham of riba consumed knowingly by a man is worse before Allaah than committing zina thirty-six times

Is this hadith sahih and what is its reference and correct translation? Riba (usury, interest on money lending) The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: A man taking one dirham of riba knowingly is a greater sin with Allah than 36 acts of fornication.

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