Title: I work as a mortgage broker in canada. It means that i arrange financing for people who want to buy a house but do not have money and i arrange loan for them from bank and i get commission from the bank. This loan involves interest which the client has to pay to the bank. Is this kind of job allowed in islam or should i change the job and is my earnings halal. Please explain in detail.

Question: I work as a mortgage broker in canada. It means that i arrange financing for people who want to buy a house but do not have money and i arrange loan for them from bank and i get commission from the bank. This loan involves interest which the client has to pay to the bank. Is this kind of job allowed in islam or should i change the job and is my earnings halal. Please explain in detail.

Answer ID: 13327Posted on: Aug 30, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 947/889=B/1430)

It is sinful and unlawful, you should look for any other job.