Q: Are two parties allowed to simply agree to an ‘option’ for both parties in the future? For example, A agrees to an option with B that A may/may not buy something in the future. Likewise, B also agrees to an option to sell/not sell in future. Is this allowed? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه […]
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What is the Islamically correct way to contract a property developer to build a house for you?
Q: A buyer agrees with a property development company that they will pay the full price now for a house/flat now even though the property is still under construction. Once the house is complete, the buyer will then move into the property. During the period of construction, the property development company will pay rent for […]
Read more...Is one sinful while studying with a Interest (ribā)-based student loan? And will one be will considered as consuming ribā?
Q: Is one sinful while studying with a Interest (ribā)-based student loan? And will one be will considered as consuming ribā? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Under the current student loan agreement the student does not consume ribā. Rather, the student agrees with the Student Loan Company, that he will pay […]
Read more...Please could you clarify the Islamic permissibility for one to claim income support?
Q:Please could you clarify the Islamic permissibility for one to claim income support? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The permissibility of being able to claim income support depends on whether the individual fits the eligibility criteria or not. The eligibility criteria can be seen at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/income-support/eligibility If […]
Read more...Can someone stuck in a ribā-based loan give voluntary charity, or do they need to pay off the ribā-based loan first?
Q: Can someone stuck in a riba-based loan give voluntary charity, or do they need to pay off the riba-based loan first, given that is a duty, and thereafter resume with giving voluntary charitable donations? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: One who has taken a haram loan or a conventional mortgage should […]
Read more...Is my earning halāl if I’m a hypnotherapist?
Q: I am a practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, which I practise for the purposes of helping people overcome fears and/or phobias that were installed as a programme within people’s life experiences. Is my earning halal? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه االصدق والصواب A: Hypnosis as described in the question is […]
Read more...What is the Islamic stance on joint tenancy ownership of a property
Q: Are the joint tenancy laws of England (whereby one tenant inherits the other’s share directly on death) valid in Islamic law? What happens if I share a property with my mother- on her passing does her share come to me automatically or do my siblings then gain a share islamically? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...If my parents use the money I give them for harām, am I sinful?
Q: What happens if you are supporting your parents by putting money directly in their account, yet you know the money is likely to be paying off a haram mortgage and insurance etc as well as other halal expenses? A: If the support you provide your parents is used exclusively to perpetuate harām then this […]
Read more...As a website owner, can I get commission from their profit?
Q: People use my site to auction their cars and I get a percentage cut from their profit. Is this permissible, given that I do not own their cars? And I get commission from their profit? A: Whilst you may charge a fee for the usage of your site the fee must be known. You […]
Read more...I support my parents financially by putting money in to their account, however I am not sure if this money goes towards something which is permissible or impermissible. Is this permissible?
Q: I support my parents financially by putting money in to their account, however I am not sure if this money goes towards something which is permissible or impermissible. Is this permissible? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the support you provide your parents is used exclusively to perpetuate haram then this is […]
Read more...Is interest permissible if below the inflation rate?
Q: Is interest permissible if below the inflation rate? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The permissibility of interest at or below the rate of inflation is not supported by Al-Qalam and the majority of scholars. Please see the following link: http://www.1stethical.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/StudentLoans.pdf Rather, any loan that attracts a conditional increment is not permitted. This […]
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