Q: Are the fixed term deposit and ISA savings accounts permissible means in shariah in terms of the returns on one’s initial deposit? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Any fixed term deposit account or ISA that gives interest or a guaranteed return on the initial deposit is not permitted. It is possible to structure a fixed […]
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As a male driving instructor, can I have female students?
Q: I am a male driving instructor who also teaches female students how to drive. My question is is it permissible for me to teach female students on one to one driving lessons. What is my position in Islam , is it allowed,. Please can you clarify this position. Jazakallah الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما […]
Read more...Can you transport alcohol and haram food as part of your job?
Q: I would like to ask if you can work as a lorry driver who distributes all types of food to supermarket like Tesco ASDA including pork meat and alcohol drinks. So my Question is in islam can you work like that driver who distributes these food including the alcohol and pork meet although compared with […]
Read more...Can we provide brokerage services for non shariah compliant activity?
Q: We run a business and provide broking services online for home cooks and buyers of food and take x% commission for each successful transaction. Unfortunately there are some buyers and sellers who buy and sell meals containing non halal meat, pork, and in rare cases, alcohol. We receive a commission on these orders also. Process […]
Read more...If my wife isn’t working can I make National Insurance contributions on her behalf?
Q: Is it permissible to make voluntary National Insurance contributions for my wife who is not in work and will not be in work for the coming years? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If your wife is unemployed and not receiving any benefits she can pay voluntary class 3 contributions. See:https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/who-can-pay-voluntary-contributions If your […]
Read more...Is zakat payable on rental income as well as on the share of property that is owned?
Q: 1 Can you please confirm that zakat is payable on rental income as well as the share of property that is owned. For example, if the annual rental income is £15,000 and the annual mortgage payment is £12,000, is zakat due on the difference (£3000 in this example) if the person hasn’t spent any money from rental […]
Read more...Is it permissible to take out a business loan or commercial loan?
Q: If looking to buy and take over a business, is it permissible to take out a business loan or commercial loan? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: It is not permissible to take out a conventional business loan when looking to buy and take over a business. A an interest bearing loan is […]
Read more...Zakat on a fixed deposit account
Q: I have around 8000 pounds in a fixed deposit in an Islamic bank. My money is taken for 2 years and invested in halal things and then at the end of the two years my money is returned to me with profit InshaAllah also added to it. However I cannot access or withdraw any of […]
Read more...Can we write fictional stories?
Q: Is it permissible to write fictional stories that touch upon Islam and the sciences to encourage the youth of the ummah and others to get to know one another and also to encourage them to take up roles in the physical sciences, whilst clearly mentioning that the novel is fiction with benefits to encourage […]
Read more...Can my non Muslim relatives inherit from me?
Q: I am a convert to Islam, a single mother and have three children.My question is regarding what happens with my mother and brother who are not Muslim in regards to my will. Would they inherit from me?Also, my oldest daughter has rejected Islam but I pray she will return in sha Allah. Would she still […]
Read more...Presales and Assignment in Islam
Q: I would like to know what can make a pre sale purchase and assignment before ownership halal? In general, the model is some brother pay down payment on a property that is under construction and agree on a purchase price at completion over a year or more, and then by the time its ready before […]
Read more...Stipulating a condition in a bequest
Q: Can any condition be stipulated on inheritance from Wassiyah i.e. if a portion of a Home is given to a sister, can it be stated or requested that the sister then leaves the house (portion) to charity on her passing away, without it having any benefit to her potential inheritors? الجدواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما […]
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