Q: Zaid bought a device from Amar. When Zaid received it he switched it on and it gave a firmware error. (Firmware is a term sometimes used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs that internally control various electronic devices. Firmware is always involved with very basic low-level operations in a device, without which the …
Q: If a man purchases a house and his wife assists him with half the capital. He registers the house under his name and pays all the expenses. Now the marriage has broken. Is the wife entitled to the amount she originally donated or half the current value of the house? A: If the agreement …
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Q: We always hear of Deoband and the Deobandis. Some speak negatively about Deobandis, while others will laud their achievements. Can you shed light on what is Deoband and who are Deobandis? Is this some type of cult or sect? Please explain. A: Deoband is the name of developing town situated in Northern India in …
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: 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: I would like to know if one is permitted to purchase assets from an auction that only keeps bank repossessed goods. A: It will be permissible to purchase bank repossessed goods from an auction. And Allah Knows best Siraj Desai (Mufti)
Q: I would like to know if buying a new car with Wesbank Islamic finance is permissible? A: It is permissible to purchase a vehicle through Wesbank Islamic Finance. There is a Shariah Advisory Board that oversees these transactions.
