Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about earning interest from banks.
Question: Is there any problem with depositing money in state bank to earn interest and is it usury (Riba)?
The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: If it is according to the religious dealing such as speculative ventures by observing its conditions, it is allowed; otherwise do not make a condition for interest, and whatever the state bank gives you, pay half of it to the believing poor as Sadaqah and the other half for yourself.
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