Bank interest in Islam
What should you do with your bank interest, which Islam regards as usury, or Riba?
It's a question we all ask ourselves: what should you do with the interest your bank account earns? Islam considers it Riba, because your bank pays it to you automatically. Rather than keeping it in your account, there is a beneficial alternative, in line with many religious opinions: giving it to charities such as LIFE.
How can you use money you don't want to keep?
The new year is approaching, and with it comes your bank interest payment. What if that money could make a real difference? Choose to act ethically and transform the lives of people in need 🙏.
Bank interest
Today, banks routinely pay you interest whether you want it or not. It is calculated on the amount you have saved... there's no avoiding it! But there is an alternative... In keeping with Muslim tradition, LIFE lets you transform this interest by giving it to charity instead of wrongfully keeping it.
This act follows the ethical and moral principles that guide Muslim life, and it promotes the core values of justice, fairness, compassion and solidarity with those who need it most 🧡.
“God destroys usury (riba) and makes charity grow (yurbi)” (2:277)
Greater social responsibility
Islam places great emphasis on social responsibility, both individual and collective. You help build a fairer society.
Greater justice and fairness
Justice is central to Islam. Your bank interest helps restore social balance by supporting people in need around the world.
Greater charity
Zakat al-Maal is an annual charitable levy prescribed by Islam. Its aim is to redistribute wealth and help those in need. Giving your interest to humanitarian causes is in keeping with this spirit of sharing and supporting the community.
Greater kindness
You help nurture kindness and generosity within the Muslim community. This act strengthens social ties and encourages people to support one another.
Why give your bank interest to LIFE?
The money from your bank interest is a chance to do good around you, bringing practical help to thousands of people in need, in France and around the world.
Why choose LIFE over another humanitarian charity?
Thousands of donors place their trust in us every year.
We put your donations to work responsibly and transparently.
Every euro you give makes a positive difference!
Since 2009, we have been committed to faithfully channelling your generosity to those who need it most in every country where we work.
By giving us your bank interest, you become a force for change, actively supporting a range of complementary projects that change lives and build a fairer, more sustainable world.
Together, we can make a difference.
Turn your bank interest into a source of humanitarian good with LIFE.
Our expertise
Educating, caring, protecting: your bank interest in action!
Tackling poverty, access to clean water, better sanitation, education, reforestation, emergency response and more. The money from your interest drives our work. Thanks to you, we work in more than 25 countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our projects and operations are built around 4 essential pillars, all focused on helping the communities we serve become self-reliant:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 💦
Join our vital mission: transforming lives through water! Together, let's break the cycle of thirst and waterborne disease.
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Food
security 🍚
Refugees, displaced people or simply people in need: give meals and comfort to those who are hungry, from just €1.
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Protecting the environment 🌱
Planting trees matters, but planting trees that last is essential! Discover LIFE's own reforestation solution.
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Training
and education 📚
Give a child a bright future by giving them access to education! Sponsor their schooling and help them reach their full potential.
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Giving your bank interest to charity is far more than a simple financial transaction. It is an act of generosity and social justice, a chance to leave a positive mark on the world.
Your money becomes a force for change, a way to support the most vulnerable.
Together, we can change lives and build a brighter future for everyone.
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