Q: What is the ruling on the following Pension: I am part of a defined contribution pension scheme which I have paid into for many years. I am coming up to retirement very soon. With regards to Zakaah, What and when would zakaah be payable on the funds? Would I have to pay Zakaah for every […]
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Purchase of Shared Property
Q: Is it permissible in Islam to purchase a shared property, where you buy 50% of the property and pay rent on the rest and the rent includes building insurance? A: الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب It is permissible to buy a share of of a property and then rent the remaining share from the […]
Read more...Can Gift Aid Small be used for construction or running costs for a Masjid/Madrasah?
Q: Is it possible to claim using the Gift Aid Small Donation and use these funds for contruction or running costs for a Masjid/Madrasah project – especially as it’s not clear whether this is donors income tax or general public funds? Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme allows charities to claim gift aid on anonymous (e.g. bucket) […]
Read more...Employment overview: Conditions for lawful employment
Employment overview This overview opens by setting out the importance of earning a lawful income and then breaks down the principles that ensure that our earnings are Halal. Finally the overview concludes with the Hanifi view on lawful (halal) job roles involving unlawful (haram) items and / or industries. Why is Halal employment important? Allah […]
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