Q: 1. If members of a certain family initiated the building of a masjid, can they stipulate that only they would be allowed to be custodians of the institute? 2. Can members of a particular Islamic Organisation embark on establishing a business with the intent that such a venture would enable the Organisation to be …
Q: As a registered charity, we have to take out insurance for the building and public liability cover. One aspect of that insurances is that it covers the trustees in case of death. One of our trustees has passed away and we now have a dilemma, can we make a claim against that insurance as …
Q: As a registered charity, we have to take out insurance for the building and public liability cover. One aspect of that insurances is that it covers the trustees in case of death. One of our trustees has passed away and we now have a dilemma, can we make a claim against that insurance as …
Q: I would like to know whether it is permissible to invest in the stock exchange. Obviously, I will endeavour to ensure that the companies in which I invest in does not involve itself in the selling of haraam products. If it is permissible, please also advise me on what other precaution/s needs to be …
Q: I would like to know whether it is permissible to invest in the stock exchange. Obviously, I will endeavour to ensure that the companies in which I invest in does not involve itself in the selling of haraam products. If it is permissible, please also advise me on what other precaution/s needs to be …
Q: The building we live in has no water meter. The connection is direct from the underground water pipe which is unlawful. The tenants have requested that the landlord rectify it on many occassions but to no avail. The Metro is laying new water pipes and soon the old pipes will be disconnected. 1. Is …
Q: The building we live in has no water meter. The connection is direct from the underground water pipe which is unlawful. The tenants have requested that the landlord rectify it on many occassions but to no avail. The Metro is laying new water pipes and soon the old pipes will be disconnected. 1. Is …
Q: Is it permissible to give a trade discount and make intention for sadqa (charity)? A: When one gives a trade discount it is not like giving cash or its equivalent to the customer; hence this cannot be intended as Sadaqah. After giving a discount the end result is, according to the rules of Fiqh, …
Q: Is it permissible to give a trade discount and make intention for sadqa (charity)? A: When one gives a trade discount it is not like giving cash or its equivalent to the customer; hence this cannot be intended as Sadaqah. After giving a discount the end result is, according to the rules of Fiqh, …
Q: I am unemployed and need to find employement as soon as possible. I live in a small town and the only job I can get is to sell insurance for a big company. Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell insurance products that include educational plans, investments, pension plans and funeral cover? A: …
