Q: Do I have to mention all faults of a car when selling it or is responsibility on the buyer to discover any faults? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the wear and tear is normal for the age of the car then the seller is under no obligation to point out […]
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Can I reduce my tax liabilities through lying, as Islamically we are entitled to whatever we earn?
Q: Can I reduce my tax liabilities through lying, as Islamically we are entitled to whatever we earn? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the revenues of the state are not sufficient to meet its expenditure needs a tax may be levied on the population provided it is proportionate to the need. […]
Read more...As a private car seller, if a buyer cannot afford to pay upfront, is it permissible to sell the car to a company who then sells it at a higher price on a Hire Purchase Agreement to the initial buyer?
Q: As a private car seller, if a buyer cannot afford to pay upfront, is it permissible to sell the car to a company who then sells it at a higher price on a Hire Purchase Agreement to the initial buyer? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the buyer does not conclude […]
Read more...Is it permissible to lie when haggling?
Q: Is it permissible to lie when haggling? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is permissible to haggle to reduce the price but it is not permissible to lie or deceive the other party. Validity, enforceability, etc of the contract will depend on the exact details of the situation.
Read more...Should I quit my job if they sell unlawful items or is it sufficient for me to give away the percentage earned from unlawful items?
Q: Should I quit my job if they sell unlawful items or is it sufficient for me to give away the percentage earned from unlawful items? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is not permissible for you to sell unlawful items and any remuneration earned from such sale is also unlawful. Even […]
Read more...What constitutes aiding in sin when working for a software house, as a service provider, as a software engineer, software developer, web designer or web developer?
Q: What constitutes aiding in sin when working for a software house, as a service provider, as a software engineer, software developer, web designer or web developer? What should one look out for to understand when one is aiding in sin when working for a software house, as a service provider, as a software engineer, […]
Read more...Is it permissible for me to create a web portal in which I have no control over the content of discussion therein?
Q: Is it permissible for me to create a web portal in which I have no control over the content of discussion therein? In my firm we are building a web portal that will help kindergartens/pre-school in Norway to interact with each other and children’s parents. By sending each other SMS texts or email, they […]
Read more...How can I finance a new business without getting a loan?
Q: How can I finance a new business without getting a loan? My aim is to open a business but for the capital I would need to go to the bank, which they have agreed to lend. But on the other hand I feel this is forbidden as it involves interest. This is my only […]
Read more...Is it permissible to work as an energy trader?
Q: Is it permissible to work as an energy trader? The role would involve trading futures contracts. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Trading in futures contracts does not comply with Shari‘ah requirements and so any remuneration earned for performing such activity is not halal. Essentially, a sale contract must be contracted at […]
Read more...Do I HAVE to use an Islamic account for my business banking?
Q: Do I HAVE to use an Islamic account for my business banking? I have recently set up a limited company and need to open a business account. The only ‘halal’ business account I can find is from the Islamic Bank of Britain. My issue with them is that they charge for almost everything including […]
Read more...Is my income as a para-planner halal?
Q: Is my income as a para-planner ḥalāl, since I will be doing the research but not the advising on the different products (life insurance, mortgages, fixed interest bonds, mutual funds with non sharīʿah compliant companies etc)? I am currently training as a para-planner at a small independent financial advisory firm and I wish to […]
Read more...Is it permitted to claim unemployment benefits if one is readily able to find work but prefers to stay at home instead?
Q: Is it permitted to claim unemployment benefits if one is readily able to find work but prefers to stay at home instead? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: There are two main unemployment benefits: · Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) · Income Support (IS). JSA can only be rightfully claimed by […]
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