Muslim Student Wonders if His Faith Can Get Him Out of Paying Interest on His Loans

Student loans suck. We know that. And they suck in large part because the interest keeps accruing.

If only God could help you out…

That’s the question “Amir” sent to Steve Rhode, Huffington Post‘s “Get Out of Debt Guy.”

Amir took out $32,000 in loans… but he owes $64,000 due to deferment and interest.

… Since 2012 I have been learning more about my faith and it is strictly forbidden in my faith to have dealings with interest.

I am offering to pay off the original amount I owe however due to religi...