Q: I have backbitten and hurt many people, I have asked those whom I have hurt or wronged to forgive me but never mentioned that I have backbitten them. What I have done so far is: 1) I asked Allah sincerely to forgive me and all those whom I have backbitten ( by saying O’Allah […]
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When doing business, is there a limit on the amount of profit according to Islam?
Q: l had a question regarding silver bullion we buy & sell and wanted to know how do we determine how much to charge to sell these silver bars, what is a acceptable profit margin as my friends says there is none. Even if there is no limit on the profit one is allowed, l […]
Read more...Analysing the impact of changes in the interest rates as part of the job
Q: I was planning to apply for the Government Economic Service’s graduate scheme. Is it halal to work in such a profession in which I may be required to analyse, say, the impact of changes in the interest rates? The work is wide-ranging so it is not guaranteed that I would end up doing such a […]
Read more...Can we take out an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) for paying off debts?
Q: I have a huge amount of debts and I am considering taking out an IVA plan even though I can make the payments to the companies, Is it permissible for me to take an IVA which means I will not pay back all the money I owe to the creditors which means up to 60% […]
Read more...Returning misappropriated funds
Q: I work as a Locum Optometrist, I did a day for Tesco opticians and it took them a while to pay me. I kept chasing it up and eventually they ended up paying me twice. I rang the store a number of times, unable to reach the manager so eventually left a message for […]
Read more...Making a ‘waqf’ of a share from a jointly owned asset
Q: If I own a property jointly with another person, can I make Waqf of my half share? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: This depends firstly on the nature of the waqf and then on the nature of the property. In the first instance, if the waqf is for the purpose […]
Read more...zakat on NHS pension contribution
Q: I am still working and not in receipt of any of he pension but continue to contribute towards the scheme on a monthly basis. Are you able to advise me whether zakat is payable on the NHS pension scheme in specific? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The NHS Pension Scheme, both pre […]
Read more...What is the ruling regarding healthcare insurance offered by an employer?
Q: I recently accepted a job offer. With the contract papers, there was a form advising that the company could opt me in to private healthcare insurance. It would be free to opt in and benefit from it as it would be classed as a company benefit. However, as it is a company benefit, my […]
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Q: I was involved in a car accident a few years back and following the accident I claimed compensation from the accident. The doctor assessed me and sent a report to the judge (here in the UK) where I was awarded compensation. I remember that everything I told the doctor was not the truth and […]
Read more...Can a pregnant woman take a travel insurance?
Q: Is it permissible for a woman, who is pregnant, to take out travel insurance, as (some say, I am not certain if it is true), they say that some airlines do not let them travel without it. الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: If the airline will not allow travel without it then […]
Read more...Can I handle fruits and vegetables as part of my job?
Q: My question is regarding the handling of fruits and vegetables in the workplace as one’s job. Picking and packing them. And ones wages in return for this. I know the general principle is that fruits and vegetables are halal, but in this day and age, they have chemical sprays and insecticides/pesticides on them, and stuff […]
Read more...Car finance through Amanah prestige
Q: Can you please tell me if car finance offered through Amanah prestige is halal and shariah compliant? www.amanahprestige.com الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: The car finance offered through Amanah prestige is the conventional form of finance. There does not appear to be any attempt to describe it as Shariah […]
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