{"_id":"6939aa640e6f45fd2a2e72f7","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What should be done with bank interest received in a non-Islamic country according to the Shāfiʿī school?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What should a person do with interest received from a savings account in a non-Islamic country such as South Africa? I am aware that there is a Hanafi opinion which does not classify such interest as true interest in non-Muslim lands, but I would like guidance from the Shāfiʿī perspective. These bank accounts are necessary because they have low fees and are affordable.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The Hanafi position you mentioned is very problematic and highly controversial, even among Hanafis. This opinion is not one that should be followed or propagated among people.\\n\\nAs for handling interest, it can be donated for any good cause. However, it's better to avoid donating it to food pantries.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da01b0b76658b4c232e51","tag":"Contemporary Life: Interest","count":34},{"_id":"68a50aaa2cc850e0af10384a","tag":"Finance: Interest","count":24}],"createdOn":"2025-12-10T17:14:12.977Z"}