Q: I have taken a loan from my sister and then I have lent the money to a 3rd party on the condition that, they will repay back the loan to my sister directly. Am I still responsible for the loan? If yes then how do I include it in my Will? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: You remain responsible for […]
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Is the income I earn as a Florist Assistant halal?
Q: I recently applied for a Florist Assistant role within a busy corporate florist and plant company in London. They distribute flowers in vases to offices, restaurants, bars and pubs etc. The clients would then put these vases, filled with flowers/plants on display in their businesses. I don’t think I will personally be delivering them, […]
Read more...Is the diability benefits I receive for my son solely his money?
Q: I am in receipt of income support and carers allowance for the care of my son who is disabled and I recieve his disability allowance on his behalf because he is illiterate. Is the income support which is paid in to my bank account regarded as my income and not my husband’s income? Is […]
Read more...Is purchasing a prescription prepayment certificate [PPC] acceptable?
Q: I would like to know if the following is permissible: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/PPC.aspx If you need more than 12 prescribed medicines each year, you could save money with a 12-month PPC. You can also buy a three-month PPC, which will save you money if you need more than three prescribed medicines in three months. The charge […]
Read more...How should I dispose of income earned from a carnival game?
Q: I worked in a carnival in the summer and it was a kids’ game where they drop a quarter (money) into different slots that had (for example colours, different months) and then I would roll the ball. If for example the ball lands on the month September then anyone who put a quarter in […]
Read more...Is my income haram if a percentage of my income is from haram means?
Q: I work for a software distribution company, where the revenue is generated by selling the software to different types of companies like Oil & Gas, Media, Banks, Hospitals, Airlines, etc. We are not sure how their revenue is generated. I understand that banks run on the concept of riba and it is haram to […]
Read more...Is Working as an External Auditor Acceptable?
Q: I am working as an external auditor. I have always had the conception that working for a bank is not lawful dealing in interest. I am currently looking for potential jobs and there are some well paid jobs being offered by some of the leading banks in their internal audit departments which look after […]
Read more...Is it permissible to use a non-islamic business account that does not accrue interest?
Q: Is it permissible to use a non-islamic business account that does not accrue interest for a ltd company? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is permitted to use an account of a conventional interest-based bank that does not bear interest for a limited company. Any deposits in the account are essentially a […]
Read more...Do I have to pay tax on tips received during employment?
Q: Does my husband have to pay tax separately for small tips received during his employment? (For example, an average of £5 cash in hand per day). If it is obligatory to pay tax on this and he refuses to do so what is my extent of my obligation towards getting him to do this? […]
Read more...Is it haram to pay off interest I unknowingly accumulated?
Q: I have accumulated an interest based debt of which I had no previous knowledge. Is it haram for me to pay off this interest or am I allowed to pay it off in order to have a ‘clean slate’ so to speak. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: You should first attempt to […]
Read more...Is it permissible for an accountant to produce external reports for banks?
Q: I currently work for my own company specialising in providing Accountancy Services mainly to large Corporate businesses. I work 6-12 month contracts on projects or providing short term cover. My contracts are primarily in the Banking sector. My key responsibilities are to support the production of external reporting for the Bank so that it […]
Read more...Is working for the financial conduct authority permissible?
Q: Is working for the financial conduct authority permissible? I understand that they regulate all businesses including banks, and set the standard for all businesses. I also know that you have to work closely to the banking industry as part of this role. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب This will depend upon the principle […]
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