Question: When obtaining or repaying a loan, may I say “thank you”, or is that considered Ribbis? If not allowed, what would be an appropriate phrase, like saying, "I…
Question: When obtaining or repaying a loan, may I say “thank you”, or is that considered Ribbis? If not allowed, what would be an appropriate phrase, like saying, "I…
The prohibition of ribis (interest) applies to anything a borrower grants to the lender beyond the repayment of the loan, even if only verbal, like granting a blessing or expressing…
Question: Hi, I have a family member that lent me money a while back and is currently in need of tzedaka. While I don't have extra money beyond our…
Question: Someone borrowed a book from me, in one instance they gave it back with a thank-you card, in another with a chocolate. Is this Ribbis? Do I have…
In general one may add a couple of pennies, provided both of the following conditions are met: 1. It is an insignificant amount, that neither the borrower nor the…
