Concern of Ribit in Payment on Purim
Question
A person borrowed money from a friend and repays him on Purim with an amount greater than the loan. Since the lender is poor, the borrower tells him that part of the money is given as gifts to the poor. Is this prohibited due to ribit?
Answer
Prohibited.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 160, סעיף 4
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