Interest

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

The Harms of Zina and Riba

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When fornication and usury spread openly in a town, its people have invited the punishment of Allah upon themselves." (Hakim)

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023

The Reason as to Why Riba (Interest) Is Worse Than Adultery

QuestionCan you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one gathering and one of the participants refused to believe that this could be the case.

4 Rajab 143623 April 2015

The Seven Most Major Sins

QuestionSome Hadiths warn us about the seven major sins, what are these seven sins?

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Is Riba (interest) as Serious as Adultery?

QuestionAre the Hadiths that liken Riba (usury) to incest or adultery fabricated? Has any scholar ever classified these Hadiths as fabricated?