Q: What is the Islamic ruling with reference please of the following. In the united kingdom the new £5 notes have become quite popular in being sold because of serial numbers such as AK47 AND AAA etc. The ulama have ruled its not jaiz to sell because it comes under riba. Can you please confirm and give references.
A: If it has not yet become a collectors item, then it should be treated according to its value.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)