Resolution No.(66): "Ruling on Benefiting from the World Bank`s Grant Presented to the Ministry of Social Affairs“
Date: 16/5/1424AH, corresponding to 16/7/2003AD
 
The Board received the following 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