Riba

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.

1 Safar 14411 October 2019

Protection from Interest (Riba)

QuestionPlease tell me if there is any du'a or supplication from Hadith for protection from riba (usury). Please give the Arabic, transliteration and English translation.

25 Jumadal Akhirah 143824 March 2017

A Time Will Come When Usury (Riba) Will Affect Everyone

QuestionIn which Hadith books does the following narration appear? "There will come a time when there will be no one left who does not consume usury and whoever does not consume it will nevertheless be affected by it"

13 Jumadal Akhirah 143514 April 2014

Warning Against Dealing in Interest

QuestionIs there an authentic narration which states that the one who deals in interest (riba) will be given a sword and told to fight Allah Ta'ala on the day of judgement?

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?

27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014

Reference for a Hadith on Riba

QuestionIs there a Hadith that says ''The rules Riba (interest) do not apply between a Muslim and a Harbi [A Non-Muslim waging war against Muslims]'' and what is the status of the Hadith? Imam Az Zayla'i said it's extremely weak?