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Being charged interest due to the landlord not paying the bills on time

· 26 Jumada II 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am renting an outbuilding and I pay a set rent to my landlord. Sometimes, he lets the lights and water account go into arrears. If interest accumulates on that amount, am I involved in the sin of interest?

Answer

If the lights and water was not part of your contract then you are not sinful.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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