The original warranty which came with my new vehicle has expired.
The extended warranty is not permissible since it is a kind of insurance. All forms of insurance are unlawful in Islam.
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Can a worker leave his work without serving notice to his employer?
It is legally permissible according to the Shariah for a worker to quit his job at any time he wishes. However, morally it is required that he serves notice to the employer to…
Salary at a company is based on four principals: Basic, Punctuality, Attendance and Performance.
Such 'Performance' deductions are haraam. It is not permissible. Any such amounts which have been deducted should be refunded to the employee otherwise he will have a claim against…
What does the Shariah say about deductions for late-coming?
The employer may deduct for only the exact time that the employee is late. If he is late 5 minutes, then the employer may deduct for only five minutes, not for an hour.…
Is it permissible to give interest money to destitute non-Muslims?
It is permissible to give needy/ destitute non-Muslims interest money and even Lillaah money.
I am a tenant in a building which is unfit for human habitation according to the health standards here in the U.S.A.
When the owner of a property serves notice, then it becomes obligatory on the tenant in terms of the Shariah to vacate. It is not permissible to resort to delaying tactics or to…
I received a large sum from the tax department.
Yes, you may use the tax refund for your Hajj journey. Such refund is in actual fact your own money.
Is it permissible to invest with DMC properties?
The DMC advertising pamphlets and the explanation are brief. If the transaction is exactly as explained in the two-page explanation, then it will be permissible. But we cannot…
I purchased some vehicles via ABSA Islamic banking.
"Bank Ulama" are mercenaries. They are paid lucrative bribes to churn out permissible fatwas for the illegitimate creature they dub 'islamic finance'. In reality it is Riba…
Is it permissible to invest in unit trusts?
Unit trusts are haraam riba transactions.
Is it permissible to offset interest with bank service charges?
As long as physical possession of the interest in the form of cash has not taken place, it may be offset against service fees, etc. It becomes interest only when the money has been…
Now that Al Baraka's debit card account and other savings accounts are haraam, what alternative can you offer?
It is the obligation of the Bank to come up with an 'alternative'. People are labouring under a misconception on the issue of 'alternatives'. It is not our obligation to fabricate…
I have a Hajj savings account at Al Baraka Bank.
According to the 'Terms & Conditions of The Al Baraka Investment Account', the 'Haj Account' is supposed to be a Mudhaarabah investment. While this is the claim made by the Bank,…
Are Muslim banks not allowed to charge service fees?
While the banks may charge a reasonable service fee for handling money, the whole banking system is a corrupt riba system. They are allowed by the Shariah to charge service fees…
A worker was hired without fixing his wage.
It is haraam to hire a person without stipulating his salary. The work contract should be renewed with the salary specified. In this instance the worker has to be paid the…
When bank interest is given to a poor person, may he/she use the money for any need?
The bank interest may be given to a poor Muslim who may use the money for any of his/her needs.
Is it permissible to charge a higher price when selling goods on laybye?
It is permissible. It is essential to state the price with clarity at the time of the sale. You may not add an amount after the sale. Fix the price and leave the customer in no…
Can I pay my rates and taxes with interest?
Rates and taxes may be paid with the haraam interest you receive from the bank.
Is it permissible to have a salon as a tenant?
By 'salon' we have understood a hairdresser who cuts haraam kuffaar hair styles and even the hair of prostitutes and the like. If our understanding is correct, then it is haraam to…
Albaraka Bank advertising its debit card says: "Save on Bank Charges & pay ZERO fees when using your alBaraka Debit Card to pay for your shopping!
Don't be duped by deceptive adverts. Don't ever believe that a RIBA entity – a capitalist bank – will ever render any service free. Those who indulge in RIBA, about them the…