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As long as you don’t have money to pay it off and their system is that if you are not earning, then you are exempted from paying it off, there is no problem.

QUESTION: I am a Muslim revert and I took out a student loan before I became muslim. After becoming muslim I became a housewife and had kids. I have not had an income since then as I have always had a small child to care for. My question is, am I obligated to pay this student loan and will the debt keep me out of jannah.

Loans, Riba | January 21, 2024 4:35 am
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QUESTION: I got a job offer at a bank as a software developer, not as a banker, will I be sinful if I develop programs that may or may not be used by the bank for Riba-based operations ? In general, am I liable for programs I develop that CAN be used for wrong but are intended for good ?
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QUESTION: I (FEMALE) live in USA and want to pursue higher education in medical field which is quite expensive. And my family is not that well off. Student loans charge 15% interest…and interest is haram. What should I do? If I take a student loan, will everything after that, including my education and job be considered haram?