Resolution No.(66) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies:
"Ruling on Benefiting from the World Bank`s Grant Presented to the Ministry of Social Affairs“
Question: What is the ruling of Sharia as regards benefiting from the grant presented to the Ministry of Social affairs by the World Bank?
Answer: All success is due to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds.
After careful study and deliberation, the Board deems that it is permissible to benefit from the World Bank`s grant within the outline proposed by “Questscope“, provided that the loans given to the beneficiaries have zero-interest. Moreover, it is permissible that a Zakat committee from Amman area, or else takes charge of possessing and running credit funds in accordance with the rules of Islamic Sharia. And Allah Knows Best.
Iftaa` Board
Chairman of the Iftaa` Board, Chief Justice, Izz Al-Deen Al-Tamimi
Dr. Mohammad Abu Yahia
Dr. Ahmad Hilayil
Sheikh Mahmoud Shwayyaat
Dr. Yousef Gheezaan
Dr. Wasif Al-Bakhri
Sheikh Saeid Hijjawi
Sheikh Naeim Mujahid