Q: A home owner rents out his house bought on interest through the bank. Is he out of Riba? A: He will remain in Riba until the bank loan is not cleared, whether he rents the house or not. The Riba transaction with the bank is a different deal, and renting the house to a …
Q: Is it permissible to use interest to pay staff bonuses? Bonuses have been made compulsory. A: If in any profession or employment the payment of bonuses has become a set trend, or legislation provides for it then one cannot use interest to pay the bonus. The bonus has now become a legal payment recognized …
Q: Is it permissible to use interest to pay staff bonuses? Bonuses have been made compulsory. A: If in any profession or employment the payment of bonuses has become a set trend, or legislation provides for it then one cannot use interest to pay the bonus. The bonus has now become a legal payment recognized …
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: Can Muslim women do business during Juma salah? A: Muslim women should not be doing business at any time, let alone the time of Jumu’ah. According to the hadith it is among the signs of Qiyaamah that women will aid their husbands in business and trade. Muslim businessman should rather close their businesses at …
Q: Can Muslim women do business during Juma salah? A: Muslim women should not be doing business at any time, let alone the time of Jumu’ah. According to the hadith it is among the signs of Qiyaamah that women will aid their husbands in business and trade. Muslim businessman should rather close their businesses at …
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: I am a female pharmacist and would like to continue this profession. Am I allowed by Shariah to go out and work? A: A woman who is self sufficient or is being supported by her husband or family members, is not allowed to work at all. This is totally prohibited. A woman may only …
