Benefitting from interest

I deposited a sum of money in the bank some years back and received interest on it. Is it permissible to benefit from the interest or it is prohibited?

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Is it lawful to receive bank interests?

Many scholars are of the opinion that there should be ijtihad on the interest received from the bank because the opinion is conflicting. What is your opinion please?

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What is the difference between western banks and Islamic banks?

Asalam alikum warahmato Allah wabarakato
I had a discussion with someone regarding usury and Islamic banking, and wish to provide detailed information on the questions below. I would be very grateful if you can help me. He seemed convinced that all banks are the same.
What is the difference between western banks and Islamic banks?
- How do Islamic banks work?
- How do Islamic banks make profits, pay their employees if interest/Riba is not used?
- Is it true that Islamic banks also charge riba/or form of riba? And that riba can't be avoided since these banks deal with other banks?
- Is it true that the Islamic banking of Britain was found to use riba?
- What was the cause of the downfall of some western economies?
- How can I convince someone that Islamic banking is different from western banking?
Apologies for my many questions, I want to be able to answer these questions when I am asked, so I am able to defend Islam.
Jazakum Allahu Khayran.
 

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Purchasing an apartment through a bank

What is the ruling on purchasing an apartment through a bank? The buyer pays a down payment and the bank pays the rest of its price on his behalf. The buyer then pays the bank in installments with an agreed upon increase in price.

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Brokerage and a middleman's fees

A middleman inquires about the following:
- Is brokerage lawful [halal] or unlawful [haram] so that I would refrain from it?
- If it is lawful, what is the permissible maximum fee prescribed by Islamic law i.e. what is the percentage I should take as a commission? I want to seek that which is lawful in all my work and income.
- I have disagreed with my clients over the percentage I should receive. So, what is my share in the sale of 60 meters of "land" for 400 LE per meter i.e. a total of 24, 000 LE?

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Buying and selling through the internet

What is the ruling for using the internet for buying and selling commodities and acting as a middleman?

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Giving back rights

My mother, may Allah have mercy upon her, used to receive a fixed pension after her retirement which she collected via ATM. When she passed away, I notified the National Authority for Insurance and Pensions by mailing them a photocopy of her death certificate. After some time, I found out that her pension was still being deposited into her bank account, so I withdrew the money. My questions are:

1. Am I entitled to take the money? Please note that I am facing a financial problem and in dire need of the money?
2. What is the ruling for the money I have already taken and which I spent?

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Is banking interests for accounts is Halal or not.. if so which type is halal?

Is banking interests for accounts is Halal or not.. if so which type is halal?

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Is it permissible to obtain mortgage (loan) in UK?

Is it permissible to obtain mortgage (loan) in UK for buying a house on interest. Please send me an answer in detail with Islamic arguments

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