Can I Start a Business with an Interest-Bearing Loan to Reduce Risk?—Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Shafi'i Fiqh
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Question
Can I start a business with an interest-bearing loan to reduce risk?
Answer
In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the ruling on starting a business using an interest-bearing loan to minimize financial risk.
Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.