Question I have a question about my profession. I am not sure if it is unacceptable islamically. I am a dermal and laser expert. I offer treatments like micro needling, IPL hair removal and skin rejuvenation. Is this professional ok to do on men? For example hair removal on back …
Read More »When does it become impermissible to buy and sell on Jumuah
Question: Assalamualikum, Can I buy Lunch token after 1st azan of Jumma? What are things which i can buy/sell after 1st azan of Jumma? Jazakallukhairan (Question posted as received) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is not permissible for …
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Question As Salamu Alaikum I own a few furniture retail outlets in mulitle towns. Is is compulsory for me to close during Jumaah hours on a Friday? Majority of my staff are non muslim. Currently on a Friday, all muslim staff are given time off from 12-2 pm. The store …
Read More »Digital Currency-Bitcoin
Question Assalam o Alaikum, I want to know nowadays digital currencies are booming and everyone is investing and earning from it. I feel that it is not Halal as it has uncertainity and it is not a physical currency. Many members of my maternal family have invested their money …
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Nasihah (Advice): Abuse of funds Sayyidatuna Khawlah Ansaariyyah Radhiyallahu Anha says, “I heard Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam saying, “There are some men who misappropriate Allah’s Wealth (such as the funds of the Muslim State, Zakah etc.). The Fire will be their destination on the Day of Resurrection.” (Bukhari) ________________________________________________ …
Read More »What should a person do with interest money?
Question What should a person do with interest money? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is incumbent upon a person to dispose of the interest money as charity to the poor who are entitled to receive Zakaat (i.e. …
Read More »FNB E-Bucks on the FNB credit card
Question Asalaamu alaikum I have an FNB credit card only for convenience purposes, and have never used the credit facility. This credit card is linked to my Ebcuks account. In recent months I have changed the way i bank and purchase items, online and instore. Because I …
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Nasihah (Advice): A true believer is one who can be trusted with the lives and wealth of the people Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The Muslim is the one from (the harm of) his tongue and hand (other) Muslims are safe, …
Read More »Paying Zakat on previously lost jewellery
Nasihah (Advice): The real loss of family and property Sayyiduna Ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhuma reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said,“Whoever misses the ‘Asr Salaah (intentionally) then it is as if he lost his family and property.” (Bukhari) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: A woman lost …
Read More »The Zakaat of an item that was stolen or lost
Nasihah (Advice): Zakaat on stock-in-trade Sayyiduna Samurah Bin Jundub Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: “Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to order us to pay the Sadaqah (Zakaat) on what (stock) we prepared (intended) for trade. (Abu Dawood) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: A person did not pay Zakaat …
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