Q: Is online trading of Bitcoin, Onecoin and other cryptocurrencies halal? A: Trading in Bitcoin currency or crypto currency is permissible. This has become a valid means of exchange over the internet with many companies and individuals. The Bitcoin has become a virtual or digital coin that represents real money. Real money was used to …
Q: Can musallees sit in Itikaaf in a musjid if it’s not waqf? And if they do sit not knowing it’s waqf,what then? A: I’tikaaf cannot be made in a place of worship that has not been declared Musjid. Declaring it a Musjid means making it waqf for that purpose. I’tikaaf is only valid in …
Q: Under what conditions can a musjid be shut down or closed? A: A musjid may not be shut down or closed under any circumstances. Almighty Allah warns in Surah Baqara, verse 114: AND WHO IS MORE OPPRESSIVE THAN HE WHO PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM THE MASAAJID OF ALLAH, FROM TAKING HIS NAME THEREIN, AND THEY …
Q: Is it permissible for Muslims to keep dogs as pets? A: Not as pets. It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. (Raddul Muhtaar V20 P296) Moulana Yusuf …
Q: I am intending to preform hajj tammatu. We are flying out on the 23rd August. The issue is I will be on my 5th day of menses and won’t attain purity until the 28th of August. Would I make intention for ihram and be in the state of ihram and how would I proceed …
Q: We have a few fitment centres across the country. Most stores are run by Muslim and non Muslim staff . During the time of Jumuah all Muslim staff are given time off for prayers. 90% of the staff are non Muslim. Should we stop trading completely, even where we do not have any Muslim …
Q: Are legal protection plans like FNB Law on Call, Legal Wise etc halal or are they considered as insurance policies and haraam to join? If you know of any halal/ allowed legal protection plans you know of please mention them. A: The law-on-call plan or legal wise are not insurance policies as such; instead …
Q: I would like to get some advice on the permissibility of buying an item on credit from a retailer. Let’s hypothetically say the item costs R5000, and the retailer offers the item on “credit” in instalments through a credit provider RCS. The monthly payment is fixed at R300 for 24 months making the total …
Q: Is a Muslim allowed to work for a Christian Charity? This particular Christian charity works with young people mainly Christians and provides youth work facilities, activities and opportunities. Some of the funding in particular for the outreach work comes from Churches. Other money is from a range of sources. The role involves managing staff …
Q: Please go through the following and let me know whether it is halal or not: It is an essential amino acid and it is used as a dough conditioner in bagels, pizza, bread, and hard rolls. If L-Cysteine is manufactured from human hair then it will be Haram. If it is obtained from non …
