(Comment box) Just wondering, what is the opinion of the scholars of this site on taxes, insurance, and fines with interest.
Answer is to satiate my curiosity sparked by the question above.
Jazakullah Khair.
A1. if the taxes and its amount is zulm (oppressive) and can be proven as such, then it can be paid with riba collected from the bank without the intent of collecting interest within the given bank account.
A2. If you chose to drive, then you can pay it with our own personal finances, more so when an alternative to personal driving exists. Insurance can only be paid when a reasonable alternative does not exist and the given insurance is imposed upon you. Beyond liability insurance is considered unnecessary, and best not to attained. If attained out of personal choice, interest should not be used for such benefit, for this is a self imposed action.
A3. Fines upon a crime/misdemeanor, etc. which never took place can be paid with interest. Fines incurred out of personal negligence are best not paid with interest, for you have broken the law. A Muslim abides by the safety laws of the land and should bear the consequences of incurred actions.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
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