Points earned through using a credit card

Q: My question is that if there are points offered by Credit Card, can we use them or not? Are they haraam or Halaal?

A: The points earned from the bank through one's credit card is interest. Refrain from using these points. For further details refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/5380

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)