Q: Are my earnings as a waiter serving Haram food, considered as Halal income? In light of the fatwa regarding permissibility of working in supermarkets that sell alcohol, is it permissible for me to work as a waiter, serving Haram food? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Whilst in principle the two scenarios are […]
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Is it permissible to take out a loan in which repayment with interest is not required so long as it is paid off prior to the expiry of the grace period?
Q: Is it permissible to take out a loan in which repayment with interest is not required so long as it is paid off prior to the expiry of the grace period? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: In principle, if one agrees to take a loan from another with a grace period in relation […]
Read more...Is it permissible to be an accountant?
Q: Is it permissible to be an accountant? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is permissible to be an accountant. However, one should not involve oneself in anything that is prohibited in Sharī‘ah or is unlawful according to the laws of the state. The hadith in which the scribe and witnesses of riba […]
Read more...Should Masajids take out building insurance in order to protect themselves from claims from neighbours whose property may get damaged as a result of an incident involving the Masjid?
Q. Should masajids take out building insurance in order to protect themselves from claims from neighbours whose property may get damaged as a result of an incident involving the masjid? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب The question of whether any given Masjid should take out buildings insurance is a decision for the Masjid committee and […]
Read more...Where a specific Fatwā is delivered tolerating an otherwise problematic practise, can an individual avail himself to this if he does not fit those specific requirements?
Q: Where a Fatwā is delivered tolerating an otherwise problematic practise, can an individual avail himself to this if he does not need to? I’m told that using cheques to cash money in accounts can be understood to become tolerated due to the need, as is also the case with car insurance. As far as I […]
Read more...What is the ruling on travel insurance?
Q: What is the ruling on travel insurance? Is the ruling the same as regular insurance? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The ruling for conventional travel insurance is the same as conventional general insurance. Quite often, medical facilities are not even free for residents of many countries. I am not aware of […]
Read more...Is paying back more to a loan I take from my pension fund considered interest?
Q: I intend to purchase a property for my business use for which I intend to borrow the money from my own pension funds. I have a self-administered pension scheme to which I and my partners contribute, the scheme allows us to operate and invest the money at our own discretion as so far as […]
Read more...What is the ruling on life insurance?
Q: What is the ruling on life insurance? Does the ruling differ if one truly thinks ‘they need it’, as oppose to seeking financial security. And lastly, is it OK for them to take it if they have found an edict espousing a view holding it as permissible? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: […]
Read more...I intend to purchase a property for my business use for which I intend to borrow the money from my own pension funds.
Q: I intend to purchase a property for my business use for which I intend to borrow the money from my own pension funds. I have a self administered pension scheme to which I and my partners contribute, the scheme allows us to operate and invest the money at our own discretion as so far […]
Read more...Can I invest in premium bonds?
Q: Can I invest in premium bonds? The Al-Qalam Shariah Scholars Panel is respectfully requested to advise on the Islamic position regarding premium bonds. Are they a suitable way for Muslims to invest? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: Premium Bonds are not suitable for Muslims to use as an investment […]
Read more...Please could you clarify if house insurance is permissible, and if so, under what circumstances?
Q: Please could you clarify if house insurance is permissible, and if so, under what circumstances as I recently heard that it was permissible on the basis to protect a neighbour’s property in case of fire, flood, etc? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: Conventional home insurance involves the unlawful elements […]
Read more...Can I take a student loan if it’s the only way I can afford to go to university?
Q: Can I take a student loan if it’s the only way I can afford to go to university? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A :Whilst the importance of getting a university education is acknowledged, it must be maintained that it cannot be done at the expense of the […]
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