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I am paying R2000 monthly rent for a premises.

It is not permissible to sub -let a hired premises for more than the rental amount even if the contract allows it. Even if a contract allows riba, it is not permissible. Only the…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 03, p.4

I sold a phone for R4500.

He has absolutely no right to return the item and demand full refund. The buyer still owes you R3,000. Should you decide to take back the phone, it will constitute a new sale in…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 03, p.6

I am a teacher in a Maktab inside a Musjid.

Yes, it is so. If the place is a proper Musjid, not a Jamaat Khaanah, then accepting a wage for teaching inside the Musjid is not permissible.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 03, p.8

A long time ago, a company had shares in a sugar mill.

The income should be given to the poor. One should not remain a shareholder in the sugar/alcohol company. In fact, the shares in a donkey entity such as are all these companies are…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 03, p.11

Please clarify for me.

It is haraam deception. If the intention is to use the dress to merely make a pattern, then to return it, then it is not permissible. Your teacher‟s advice is haraam.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 04, p.2

I have rented a house.

The responsibility of repairing the outside of the house (roof and the like) to make it habitable devolves on the owner/landlord. Fixing the items inside is not incumbent on the…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 04, p.9

A person wanted to hire a house from me.

According to the Shariah, the deposit is not forfeited. You have to refund the deposit regardless of the person not honouring his promise of taking the apartment.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 04, p.10