Question
There is an institution that gives money for small projects, and I want to apply for this loan, but I will ask for a loan because I am in debt and want to pay off my debt. Is this usury or not?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to take these loans if they do not involve usury and do not include lying and deception towards the owners of the institution. Usually, these loans involve usury, even if at a small percentage, and taking the loan requires deception that you will undertake a small project, which is not permissible. And God knows best.