"Is Working in a Bank Job - Haram? Thank you so much for your Email and your question regarding Islam. It is wonderful to see people like yourself taking the time and interest to learn more about the correct teachings of Islam. This in itself is a sign of guidance from the Almighty Above. May He grant us the wisdom to know the right knowledge and the ability to put it into practice, ameen. Now you can search our site for answers - yourself. Just go to: More Articles Now as regards your question: "Is working in a bank job - Haram?" Bismillah Al Hamdulilah was Salat wa Salam ala rasoolulah. Allahu Alim. To continue: Yes, working in a standard bank under western banking rules and regulations is most likely haram and might pose a problem for a Muslim seeking to fulfill Allah's Rights over him, in that most banking jobs would be related in some way to making money through what is known as "usury" or "rebah" in Arabic. This is strickly for