Pope John XXIII
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Indeed, some interesting onesAgreed, I think most of these are more than reasonable and in fact probably of benefit to most people as a whole.
Number 13 is a particular issue.
I have had loads of Muslim students who did take out student loans but a few who wouldn't for religious reasons. Many more were very concerned about it.
I have heard a very respected Imam telling them it was ok to take out student loans, because in Islam education is key and what they need to do to get an education trumps the prohibition on usury. I could have kissed that guy, he was brilliant and at a stroke I think he sent about half the room to university.
But there are plenty more who don't get that advice- or get different advice. I brought this up with our local MP but, unfortunately, she isn't in government so can't do much.
Islam-friendly student loans are long overdue.