Profits after deposit
Question :

If we deposit some amount in a Muslims-owned bank and they offer some profit to us, is it permissible to take it?

Answer :

If it is an unconditional grant, not pursuant to any loan contract, then it is permissible to take it.

Prizes
Question :

Is it permissible to take gifts and prizes from banks?

Answer :

Yes, it is permissible, provided that it is not pursuant to the terms of a loan contract from a bank owned by Muslims. It is permissible to take them from a bank owned by non-Muslims even if it is pursuant to a loan contract from a bank.

Non-interest Account
Question :

Can I open a non-interest bank account, where monthly prize draws will also take place, based on the amount of money in the account?

Answer :

If the contract of opening the bank account does not include this as a condition, then it is permissible to open it and claim the prize.

Level of Inflation
Question :

Does interest apply to all forms of profit, which are given/taken including banks and other institutions, or is it there nowadays merely given as a "cost of living increase" and "inflation"?

Answer :

It is prohibited to deal with interest even if it is within the level of inflation.

Islamic Bank
Question :

If I open an account in a bank in an Islamic country, can I take interest?

Answer :

It is prohibited to stipulate profit when lending money.

Saving Account
Question :

I deposited money in governmental national savings bank in Pakistan, knowing it will give me twelve percent interest after ten years. How should I withdraw the money in His Eminence’s name, and how much should I give to the needy by your permission?

Answer :

It is necessary when receiving the funds from such banks to intend to receive them on behalf of His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Al-Hakeem (may Allah prolong his life), and to then take ownership of the funds after that, including the interest. You should then pay the financial religious obligations. Furthermore, it is better to use some of these funds given as interest to help needy believers.

Loans from Muslims and non-Muslims Banks
Question :

Is it permissible to take a loan from Muslim or non-Muslim (private or state-owned) banks?

Answer :

It is not permissible to take a loan from a private bank that is wholly or partially owned by Muslims with a condition in the loan contract to pay interest to the bank. It is also not permissible to take a loan from a non-Muslim private bank. It is permissible to borrow from both kinds of banks if the loan agreement was without stipulation of any interest.
If the bank is owned by a government, then it is allowed to take the money without the intention of borrowing it, but with the intention of taking it on behalf of his Eminence and own it afterwards. The money paid will be treated like government taxes.

Taking Interest
Question :

What is the ruling on depositing money in non-Muslim banks and taking the Interest?

Answer :

It is permissible.

Foreign Banks
Question :

Is it allowed to invest money in foreign banks?

Answer :

Yes, it is permissible.

Working in Banks
Question :

Is it permissible for me to work in banks?

Answer :

It is permissible to work in banks, if one is not participating in any contract that involves interest, whether by becoming part of it – by representing the bank in lending for instance – or by writing the contract.

Government Banks
Question :

Most government banks propose to their customers deposit accounts with fixed interest payments. Is it permissible to deposit money in these accounts with the intention of obtaining the interest?

Answer :

You are allowed to give money to government banks. It is necessary when receiving the funds from such banks to intend to receive them on behalf of his Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Al Hakeem (may Allah prolong his life), and to then take ownership of the funds after that.

Mortgage
Question :

Most of the banks propose to their clients mortgage loans with interest payments. Is it permissible for Muslims to take these loans knowing that one will be obliged to pay interest for them?

Answer :

It is not allowed to take mortgage loans with interest from private banks. It is permissible from government banks without the intention of borrowing, but the individual collects the funds on behalf of his Eminence (may Allah prolong his life) and then takes ownership of them after that. Interest is then paid just like paying taxes to the government.

Investing in Government Bonds
Question :

Is it permissible to invest money in government saving schemes and bonds which pay an interest to the investor? National saving schemes are those where the government borrows from ordinary citizens in exchange for a fixed return with interest.

Answer :

It is permissible to collect the mentioned interest, but you should not intend the interest-based deal. However, any funds received from the bank should be taken on behalf of his Eminence and then one should take ownership of it after that. It is better to help the needy believers with some of the collected interest if all of it is not needed.

Muslim's Bank
Question :

Muslims own a commercial bank. Is the interest credited by the bank to an individual’s savings account lawful?

Answer :

If the interest is stipulated in the contract, then the contract is void and prohibited.

Saving Certificate
Question :

I purchased a saving certificate from a government saving center. Now it has matured. What is the ruling on using the interest earned? Can I used it completely?

Answer :

One can benefit from such a deal but should not intend to make interest when making the purchase of the certificate, and then collect the interest on behalf of his Eminence, Sayyid al-Hakeem (may Allah prolong his life), then accepts its ownership. It is better to benefit the believers with some of the received interests.