What types of contracts may relate to a minor and what basic rulings apply?

Q: What types of contracts may relate to a minor and what basic rulings apply?   الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: There are three basic types of contracts that may relate to a minor: 1. Contracts that are only beneficial for a minor. E.g., acceptance of gifts, charity or wills. Such contracts do not […]

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Can rules of Ribā/usury relate to exchanging modern day goods such as mobile phones?

Q: Does ribā only relate to money and food items, or can modern day goods come under this too? Eg swapping a contemporary item -such as a mobile phone of a lower value for one of a higher value?     الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Ribā in trade relates to the sale […]

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Is it permissible to sell land at a profit knowing it will be used for burial purposes of Muslims or non-Muslims?

Q: Is it permissible to sell land at a profit knowing it will be used for burial purposes of Muslims or non-Muslims?   الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: One may purchase and resell land at a profit knowing that it will be used for burial purposes irrespective of whether it is for Muslims or non-Muslims.

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If the product purchased is not as advertised and eBay give me a refund due to the seller not responding, what do I do with the product?

Q: If the product purchased is not as advertised and eBay give me a refund due to the seller not responding, what do I do with the product?   الجواب خامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It would appear that eBay guarantees the performance of the contracting parties.  The refund you have received is from eBay […]

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Do I have to mention all faults of a car when selling it or is responsibility on the buyer to discover any faults?

Q: Do I have to mention all faults of a car when selling it or is responsibility on the buyer to discover any faults? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the wear and tear is normal for the age of the car then the seller is under no obligation to point out […]

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As a private car seller, if a buyer cannot afford to pay upfront, is it permissible to sell the car to a company who then sells it at a higher price on a Hire Purchase Agreement to the initial buyer?

Q: As a private car seller, if a buyer cannot afford to pay upfront, is it permissible to sell the car to a company who then sells it at a higher price on a Hire Purchase Agreement to the initial buyer? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the buyer does not conclude […]

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What is the status of the contract to use a service when the terms and conditions of the service prohibit Islamically lawful acts, and those acts occur during usage of the service?

Q: What is the status of the contract to use a service when the terms and conditions of the service prohibit Islamically lawful acts, and those acts occur while usage of the service? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Firstly, piracy is not an example of an ‘Islamically lawful act’. Secondly, if one […]

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Is leasing and contract hire permissible?

Q: Is leasing and contract hire permissible? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Leasing is a mode that is an acceptable form of trade in Islam. However, it is important that conditions of the lease contract do not contravene Shariah principles. Conventional leases and contract hire agreements tend to violate Shariah principles in […]

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Is it permissible to lie when haggling?

Q: Is it permissible to lie when haggling? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is permissible to haggle to reduce the price but it is not permissible to lie or deceive the other party. Validity, enforceability, etc of the contract will depend on the exact details of the situation.

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What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control?

Q: What is the Islamic position if legally the son owns the land but the mother has retained control? An elderly woman owns some land in Pakistan through which she receives rent on a regular basis. She is unaware of the Islamic laws of inheritance. She wants to leave the land to her son and […]

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Is my ex-husband entitled to a share of the house we bought together?

Q: Is my ex-husband entitled to a share of the house we bought together? My ex-husband abandoned and left me with a 1yr old child. We have a house in both of our names, which I took care of and rented to pay the mortgage and raise my son. My ex-husband refused to pay child […]

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