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Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest

Sheikh Juma Ngao. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A Muslim cleric has sparked controversy by warning Muslims against engaging in financial activities, including borrowing money which requires repayment with interest.

Sheikh Juma Ngao, the national chairman of the Kenya Muslims National Advisory Council (Kemnac), said Muslims are prohibited from borrowing money that they must repay with interest.

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