Q: I have a question. I live in Canada and when you work every three months the government will send me tax without me asking for it. Is this considered riba?
A: If the government is reimbursing you then it is permissible to receive the reimbursement.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)