Q: I am considering opening up a business that manufactures coffins. Is it permissible as a Muslim to run this business? Am I right in assuming the same response could be used for running a taxi business that would commute people to church? A: It will be permissible to manufacture and sell coffins, because the …
Q: I am getting some goods from another country. Is it permissible to ask the company to create a seperate invoice with a lower value in order to pay less tax on the goods? A: In Islam taxation that is imposed on the wealth of people is not permissible, even if such taxes are fixed …
Q: I am getting some goods from another country. Is it permissible to ask the company to create a seperate invoice with a lower value in order to pay less tax on the goods? A: In Islam taxation that is imposed on the wealth of people is not permissible, even if such taxes are fixed …
Q: Is it permissible when purchasing an item to purchase an extended guarantee? Normally the guarantee is for one year, but pay an extra R250 (for example) and it will be extended to 3 years. A: If this amount is included in the overall price, which amount is paid at the time of collecting the …
Q: Is it permissible when purchasing an item to purchase an extended guarantee? Normally the guarantee is for one year, but pay an extra R250 (for example) and it will be extended to 3 years. A: If this amount is included in the overall price, which amount is paid at the time of collecting the …
Q: A house was given as waqf to a jamaat. A mutawalli sold it below value and invested the money in his own investment? Was it correct to sell waqf property? The other jamaat members were not happy with what he did though he says he will pay the jamaat back. So far he has …
Q: A house was given as waqf to a jamaat. A mutawalli sold it below value and invested the money in his own investment? Was it correct to sell waqf property? The other jamaat members were not happy with what he did though he says he will pay the jamaat back. So far he has …
Q: Is it permissible to sell my deceased dad's clothing thus making a profit? My step-mom sent all his belongings to me. I have distributed some of his clothing to family but I have lots left. They are in good condition. A: You are allowed to sell your deceased father’s clothing, even with a profit, provided …
Q: Is it permissible to sell my deceased dad's clothing thus making a profit? My step-mom sent all his belongings to me. I have distributed some of his clothing to family but I have lots left. They are in good condition. A: You are allowed to sell your deceased father’s clothing, even with a profit, provided …
Q: Is the selling of cigarettes haraam? A: No, selling of cigarettes is not haraam. Such an income is lawful.
