Fatwa #894519 June 2003United States of America
I would like to know about getting interest-bearing loans in order to attend Medical School or Law School. Is it permissible to obtain such loans?
Question
There is no other way to finance my studies. I want to help the community by becoming a lawyer or doctor. My family is not blessed with a lot of wealth. Is it permissible to obtain these loans? Jazakallahu Khair for all of your help. May Allah Bless You All and All of Your Efforts.
Answer
It is not permissible to take an interest bearing loan merely to advance one?s academic studies. If you do not have the means to advance your studies, do something which is within your reach.
Shari?ah did not make you obliged to follow the trend of the times and do something beyond your means. There are many other ways one can contribute to his community.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Shari?ah did not make you obliged to follow the trend of the times and do something beyond your means. There are many other ways one can contribute to his community.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai