Q: I would like to know, if a student applies for a means tested grant, is the money halal, if the parent is required to declare their income in the application and they fail to declare it truthfully. Is the student blameworthy for applying despite not being able to persuade the parent to declare their […]
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Is it permissible to invest in a Sharesave scheme of a bank?
Q: Can you tell if the following two forms of investments are permissible from a sharia perspective. Intention is to use the schemes as tax efficient vehicles only with a view of separating any impermissible profit and donating it to charity at the end of the scheme. 1. Sharesave – Sharesave scheme of a bank […]
Read more...Is it permissible to sell halal products to night clubs and bars?
Q: Is it permissible to sell and provide halal products to night clubs and bars. I would only be entering their premises during the day time when they will not be engaged in active business. The halal products that I would be supplying is an energy-shisha vapour product and dispensed from a vending machine located […]
Read more...Is income generated from selling musical instruments haram?
Q: I have a question re income generated from selling musical instruments. In my ‘pre-practising’ days I had purchased musical equipment such as keyboards and subwoofers. The money used to purchase these back then was Halal. If I did now sell these, is the money I make still deemed as Halal? And if for some […]
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 […]
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 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...What is the Islamic position on CFD Trading?
Q: What is the Islamic position on CFD Trading? I know Spread Betting is not allowed and is fundamentally different to CFD Trading as the former is a synthetic market that can be manipulated by the market makers. Additionally, with regards to ‘owning the stock’, an individual does not own the stock if bought via […]
Read more...Is income earned from a job as a wedding photographer halal?
Q: One of my friends is a wedding photographer. Is the job permissible? He doesn’t print the photos off and hands it to the customer as a CD, but the same time he takes photos in a mixed gender environment. Will the money he earns be halal? Or will he just incur a sin whilst […]
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