Are we allowed to use credit union deposit schemes ?

Fatawa Question

Are we allowed to use credit union deposit schemes since they offer dividend instead of interest and it’s a very small amount. 1 % or 2 % dividend is offered on your savings annually. Please advise accordingly as dividend and interest are different as described by the finance experts, dividend is a profit on your money.

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Publisher

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel

Publication Date

2017-03-31

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-726795

American Psychological Association (APA)

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Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). Are we allowed to use credit union deposit schemes ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel. 2017-03-31.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2017-03-31. Are we allowed to use credit union deposit schemes ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
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