Can i apply for a bank job?

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh

Firstly, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has cursed four types of people involved in usury. The one who takes it, the one who gives it, the one who writes the contract and the one who witnesses the dealing.

Secondly, even if a one does not fall under any of the above mentioned (e.g. he is working for the IT department of a bank, etc.); he is still helping the bank in doing something prohibited by Shariah. Moreover, the wages paid by the banks are also from Interest money.

Therefore, it is not advisable for a Muslim to take up a job at a conventional bank. He should adopt halaal means to earn a living and always try to please Allah Ta’ala in all circumstances.

Aapke Masaail Aur Unka Hal Vol:6 Pg:243-251 (Maktabah Bayyinaat)

Taqreer-e-Tirmizi Vol:1 Pg:39 (Memon Islamic Publishers)

And Allah knows best

M. Jawed Iqbal,

Student Darul Iftaa

Checked and Approved by:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa