| Whereas Allah has permitted trading and forbidden Riba, might be a continuation of the answer to the disbelievers' claim, who uttered it, although they knew that Allah decided that ruling on trade is different from that of Riba | And whoever indulges in these unclear matters, he will have fallen into the prohibitions, just like a shepherd who grazes his animals near a private pasture, at any moment he is liable to enter it |
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| As for him who returneth to usury - Such are rightful owners of the Fire | The disbelievers did not recognize that Allah allowed trade in the Qur'an, for if they did, they would have said, "Riba is trade |
These were prohibited to eradicate the possibility that Riba might be involved, for the quality and equity of such items are only known after they become dry.
17| The Punishment for Dealing with Riba Interest and Usury After Allah mentioned the righteous believers who give charity, pay Zakah and spend on their relatives and families at various times and conditions, He then mentioned those who deal in usury and illegally acquire people's money, using various evil methods and wicked ways | |
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| Muhaqalah, which refers to trading produce not yet harvested, with crops already harvested, was also prohibited | Courses — Conferences — Seminars — Workshops — Parties — Meetings — Bazars — Exhibitions• Muzabanah, trading fresh dates still on trees with dried dates already on the ground, was prohibited |