Q: Is working for the NHS halal since it is funded by taxes and national insurance? There is a clear necessity for the NHS and it can only be funded realistically through such taxes. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A:In Islam there are several sources of state revenue which include, Zakat, Ushr (agricultural […]
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Would my income made from treating patients with Botox be halal?
Q: I write with regards to Botox treatment. I understand that there are differences of opinion with regards to Botox. I would like to know whether or not the income from Botox treatment is halal? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: In principle, if Botox does not contain any unlawful ingredient and is safe […]
Read more...Working as a breast cancer surgeon
Q: I work as a breast cancer surgeon. I reconstruct the breast after it has been removed for cancer. The reconstruction is done by utilising patients own tissue and and silicone implants. Research has shown that patients who lose their breasts have a higher psychological morbidity than patient who have breast reconstruction. Is this islamically permissible […]
Read more...Islamic Car Finance from “InterestFree4Cars”
Q: Can we buy cars from “Interest Free 4 Cars” company? http://www.interestfree4cars.com/islamic-car-finance-at-interestfree4cars/ الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: I have spoken with the company concerned today. I have been informed that the cars are owned by the company and they arrange finance with a conventional finance provider for a period of five […]
Read more...Can we impose a condition in a gift?
Q: A mother has 3 children. Among her children one was financially well off, another was getting onto the ladder of success while one was struggling to cope. She fell quite ill and gave a gift to the 3rd saying that at the moment others do not need my assistance, BUT if one needs assistance this […]
Read more...Is it permissible to do an Accountant’s letter for a client if it helps with his mortgage application?
Q: Is it permissible to do an Accountant’s letter for a client if it helps with his mortgage application? Please answer for both conventional and ‘Islamic’ mortgages. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the letter or accounts are of a generic nature that simply state the financial position of the client then it […]
Read more...Possessing shares in a restaurant that serves alcohol
Q: I am a silent partner in a restaurant that serves alcohol.What course of action should I take with my share? My partners are unlikely to sell. If I have to sell, who do I sell to? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is not permitted to serve alcohol and any income thereby earned […]
Read more...Is it permissible to work in the IT division of a gaming company?
Q: Would it be permissible to work in the IT division of a gaming company such as King (producers of popular game, Candy Crush Saga)?Also, please elaborate on the nature of working in general for any gaming company that produces games for mobile, PC, tablet etc. Is it considered Halal or not? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما […]
Read more...Income made from a property bought through a haram mortgage
Q: I am renting out a property which is currently on an unlawful mortgage. Is the income/profit made from this property therefore unlawful too? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Whilst it is unlawful to take out an interest-based mortgage the mortgage funds themselves are not unlawful. It is the interest one pays […]
Read more...Can I work as a law practitioner?
Q: I am a law student and after my studies I want to practice law in UK want to practice civil law, land law and in necessity criminal law.what is the ruling on it? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Permissibility of practicing law depends upon the permissibility of the activity performed by […]
Read more...Overcharging a customer and keeping the change
Q: I work in retail and with a manual till, so prices need to be entered in. I thought an item was 45p (it usually is for the last couple of months) but it was actually 42p, so I overcharged a customer 3p. The customer had taken it to give to their child so I didn’t […]
Read more...Are gold and silver ETFs such as GLD and SLV halal to invest in?
Q: Are gold and silver ETFs such as GLD and SLV halal to invest in? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Gold and silver ETFs may be traded in principle provided the fund itself and the manner in which it is traded is compliant with sharia.
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