Question
The Imaam of the Musjid is paid a fixed salary. When he goes on a collection drive, he is paid 15% commission on the amount he collects. Is this permissible?
Answer
The commission paid to the Imaam/teacher on the Lillah, Zakaat, etc. funds he collects is haraam. He is being paid a fixed monthly salary. The commission is haraam.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 05
- PDF page
- 9
Appears under THE SHIFAA’ AAYAAT (approximate).