✿ Written by: Saudi Fatwa Committee (Fatāwā)
It is permissible for a Muslim and a non-Muslim to entrust one another with money, goods, or similar items, including placing something as a security or mortgage. Such dealings are valid in Islamic law.
However, it is necessary to avoid compromising on religious principles, concealing the truth, or attending gatherings where something is heard or seen that is prohibited or disliked in Sharīʿah.
Reference:
Ḥasan ibn ʿAbdul-Wahhāb – Masāʾil Jadīdah, 1/458
❖ Mutual Trust and Deposits Between a Muslim and a Non-Muslim
It is permissible for a Muslim and a non-Muslim to entrust one another with money, goods, or similar items, including placing something as a security or mortgage. Such dealings are valid in Islamic law.
However, it is necessary to avoid compromising on religious principles, concealing the truth, or attending gatherings where something is heard or seen that is prohibited or disliked in Sharīʿah.
Reference:
Ḥasan ibn ʿAbdul-Wahhāb – Masāʾil Jadīdah, 1/458
