Is working in a bank halal?

It depends. The hadith curses the one who takes interest, the one who pays it, the one who writes it and the two witnesses. Roles that directly draft, sell or record interest-based loans are prohibited. Scholars differ on roles with no direct link, such as IT or cleaning; many permit them.

Depends · Everyday life · From the Halal or Not? rulebook, checked 28 September 2026

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Is working in a bank halal?
It depends. The hadith curses the one who takes interest, the one who pays it, the one who writes it and the two witnesses. Roles that directly draft, sell or record interest-based loans are prohibited. Scholars differ on roles with no direct link, such as IT or cleaning; many permit them.

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