Title: can we use interest money given by banks for marriage of poor muslim girls/boys.Is it only ok for the purpose of gifts given to bride/groom or we can use it in dawat-e-walima also.Is this money can be utilized in social welfare works like constructing road in front of my home which is common for use of all.Plz answer in detail as many persons are interested in knowing this detail.

Question: can we use interest money given by banks for marriage of poor muslim girls/boys.Is it only ok for the purpose of gifts given to bride/groom or we can use it in dawat-e-walima also.Is this money can be utilized in social welfare works like constructing road in front of my home which is common for use of all.Plz answer in detail as many persons are interested in knowing this detail.

Answer ID: 12032Posted on: Sep 1, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 803/669=D/1430)

If someone is very poor, he can be given interest amount to use, but the interest should be given in his possession. Once he takes it in his possession, he can use it where he likes, he can give gifts to the bride and bridegroom. After possessing the amount, the poor man can arrange walimah feast as much as necessary. But, if anyone spends it without giving it in his possession, it is not allowed. Yes, you can give dowry from interest amount. (Masaail Sood 151) The interest amount should be given to the poor and needy, it cannot be used in constructions for public welfare. (ibid 157)