Owning a Pig
Q: Is owning a pig haraam? A: Since eating a pig is haraam a Muslim is not alllowed to own a pig. The pig is not recognised as a lawful commodity in Islam. Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is owning a pig haraam? A: Since eating a pig is haraam a Muslim is not alllowed to own a pig. The pig is not recognised as a lawful commodity in Islam. Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: I am remunerated by my employer on a cost to company basis. As part of the salary package every employee contributes to a life insurance and disability policy. Am I allowed to belong to such a fund, use such benefits in the case of my disability and can my next of kin use these …
Q: I am remunerated by my employer on a cost to company basis. As part of the salary package every employee contributes to a life insurance and disability policy. Am I allowed to belong to such a fund, use such benefits in the case of my disability and can my next of kin use these …
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 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: Levis jeans are running a promotion that if you take any pair of old jeans and give it in to any Levis store. they will give the jeans away to charity and will give you a R200 voucher to spend on your next purchase from their store. Is this permissible according to Shariah? A: …
Q: Levis jeans are running a promotion that if you take any pair of old jeans and give it in to any Levis store. they will give the jeans away to charity and will give you a R200 voucher to spend on your next purchase from their store. Is this permissible according to Shariah? A: …
Q: I have been having my kitchen extension built. The non-Muslim builder told me the roof window which opens is not available anywhere, so he fitted a window which doesn't open. All monies for window and all building work was paid by me in one total amount as agreed on contract. After a few weeks …
Q: I have been having my kitchen extension built. The non-Muslim builder told me the roof window which opens is not available anywhere, so he fitted a window which doesn't open. All monies for window and all building work was paid by me in one total amount as agreed on contract. After a few weeks …
Q: Is keeping money and getting profit in Islamic banking allowed? A: If the Islamic Bank is certified by reputable Ulama and it invests the money in a Halaal (lawful) business venture, then the profits received from such an investment are Halaal. Mufti Siraj Desai