Can we use interest money from bank to pay income tax to government?

Assalamalaikum

Can we use interest money from bank to pay income tax to government?

Answer:

(Fatwa: 718=489/H)

It is allowable to pay interest money in income tax. (for details see: Fatawa Mahmoodiah, vol 4)

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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