Council of Muslim Theologians
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Question: Are we allowed to pay our bank charges with interest money? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It will not be permissible in Shariah to offset any bank charges (all fees that are neither inclusive of interest nor any impermissible charge) against the interest accrued … [Read more...]
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Q. i wish to purchase a vechicle but i dont have the money to pay it immediatly. my brother has offered to purchase the vechicle add a profit onto it & resell it to me over a set period of time. will this transaction be ok ? (Query published as received) A. It will be permissible for your brother to add a markup on the vehicle and sell it to you in installments on condition … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Question and Answer: Q. I do vehicle repairs and I would appreciate some guidance on how I calculate my charges for labour. At times, I get old cars to repair whilst at times I get fairly new and expensive cars to repair. (Query published as received) A. You should set your labour charges according to the general market rate for the services you … [Read more...]
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QuestionPlease tell me a wazifa for becoming rich. AnswerIn the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The general understanding of being rich is to have an abundance of wealth. The desire and the purpose for being rich is to enjoy a life of comfort. However, we observe that there are many rich people who are … [Read more...]
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Question: Kindly advise if interest money can be used to pay a security company which provides armed response. Their fees are rather high and difficult to keep up with. These days the crime rate and the house break ins are very rife and one needs to have the security although I know Allah is the best Protector. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu … [Read more...]
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Question: If at the end of the day when cashing up your business you find extra money in your till, perhaps due to an error by the cashier, eg: you have done sales for R1000.00 but find R1200.00 in your till, what should be done with the extra money? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. You should … [Read more...]
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Question: 1. What can interest earned from the bank be used for? Can it be used for: The poor (non Muslim and Muslim), Islamic benefit, Paying taxes to the government, Helping poor family members? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principal, it is not permissible for one to deposit … [Read more...]
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Question: Is it permissible to fish using live bait? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is not permissible to fish using live bait as this causes undue pain and suffering to the creature. You may use artificial bait as an alternative to live bait. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Ismail … [Read more...]
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Question: assalaam u alaikum I am looking for an answer on the topic of lay byes in islaam. i searched the ask imaam website and was unable to find anything. please assist me if possible by sending me a link or a write up. shukran Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Definition Layaway or … [Read more...]
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Question and Answer: Q. My golf friends insist on playing a competition where the loser buys lunch. No cash exchanges hands but the loser picks up the bill at the golf course. Is this permissible? A. No. This is not permissible. (Raddul Muhtar, Vol: 6, Pg: 403, Darul Fikr, Tabyeenul Haqa’iq) وحرم لو شرط المال من الجانبين بأن يقول إن سبق فرسك أعطيتك … [Read more...]
