Q: If the wife was made the sole beneficiary of a will in exclusion of the children, and she received the entire estate – wrongly benefiting thereof for several years, is she now required to redistribute it according to Sharī’ah given that she has learnt of her error? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب […]
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Can one bequeath their house to a child or grandchild of theirs?
Q: Can one bequeath their house to a child or grandchild of theirs? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The lady is entitled to bequeath up to one third of her estate. However, she cannot bequeath to anyone who is already an heir. As her daughter is an heir she cannot be the […]
Read more...Is it sufficient for the recipient of the advance payment of Zakah to be an eligible recipient at the time of receiving the Zakah or does one also have to be sure that this individual will be eligible on the actual future Zakah anniversary?
Q: Is it sufficient for the recipient of the advance payment of Zakah to be an eligible recipient at the time of receiving the Zakah or does one also have to be sure that this individual will be eligible on the actual future Zakah anniversary? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is sufficient for […]
Read more...If one has given their Zakah in advance for forthcoming years and on the anniversary realises this amount was above his actual Zakah total, can one consider this surplus amount to be a Zakah payment for subsequent years?
Q: If one has given their Zakah in advance for forthcoming years and on the anniversary realises this amount was above his actual Zakah total, can one consider this surplus amount to be a Zakah payment for subsequent years? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If a person has donated their Zakah in advance either […]
Read more...Is it permissible to work as a Tax Compliance and Transfer Pricing Accountant or in the Finance Department of an insurance company?
Q: Is it permissible to work as a Tax Compliance and Transfer Pricing Accountant or in the Finance Department of an insurance company? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: When one works for a company where a major portion of the business activities of the company do not conform to the dictates of Sharīʿah […]
Read more...The 1st Ethical Zakah guide mentions Zakah cannot be given to one’s spouse. However this Hadith appears to indicate giving Zakah to ones spouse is permissible. Please can you clarify.
Q: The 1st Ethical Zakah guide mentions Zakah cannot be given to one’s spouse. However this Hadith appears to indicate giving Zakah to one’s spouse is permissible. Please can you clarify? الجواب حامدا ومصليه ومنه الصدق والصواب A: There is a difference of opinion as to whether a wife can give Zakah to her poor husband. The position […]
Read more...If a student has an unpaid education related loan, can his parents use their Zakah money to pay off the loan?
Q: If a student has an unpaid education related loan, can his parents use their Zakah money to pay off the loan? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Firstly, for the valid discharge of Zakah one must make the recipient owner of the Zakah. One cannot simply pay off the recipient’s debt on his behalf […]
Read more...What is the ruling on Binary options trading?
Q: What is the ruing on Binary options trading? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Please see the following link: https://alqalam.ivirtualsites.com/fatawa/investments-fatwa/is-it-permissible-to-purchase-stocks-using-call-and-put-options/ Binary options (all-or-nothing options) are simply another form of call or put options and are not sanctioned in Islam.
Read more...Is there an Islamic way where you can guarantee percentage of profitability for the investor?
Q: Is there an Islamic way where you can guarantee percentage of profitability for the investor? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: It is not permitted to guarantee a percentage of profit to the investor. Rather, the very basis for his eligibility for profit is that he is also exposing himself to […]
Read more...Is a Muslim better off earning no interest on money in the bank, or taking interest with intention of giving it to the poor?
Q: Is a Muslim better off earning no interest on money in the bank, or taking interest with intention of giving it to the poor? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: If it is possible to open an account with an Islamic bank or the Islamic window of a conventional bank and […]
Read more...Am I allowed to claim tax benefits as I have just been working a cash-in-hand job over the summer?
Q: Am I allowed to claim benefits as I have just been working a cash-in-hand job over the summer? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the tax regulations allow for you to claim tax benefits then you can claim, otherwise not. It would be appropriate for you to seek advice from your local […]
Read more...Is checking the terms of use of a website required when carrying out research as part of my work?
Q: Is checking the terms of use of a website required when carrying out research as part of my work? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If you are making commercial use of the website content then you must abide by the copyright restrictions as required by the copyright holder/copyright law. It is not […]
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