Question
In Saudi Arabia, for obtaining work permits, a fee is paid to a local Saudi Arab for the use of his name. Is this fee permissible?
Answer
It is not permissible to pay for the use of the name of a person. It is in the category of riba.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 07
- PDF page
- 2
Appears under DUA AFTER FARDH SALAAT | (approximate).