Allah Ta'ala states in the Qur'aan Majeed: "Do not aid one another in sin and transgression." Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that all those involved in riba…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.2
It is not permissible to sell nail polish and TV antennas. Aiding in sin and transgression is haraam. The Qur'aan Majeed unequivocally prohibits aiding in sin.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
The online auctions are permissible.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
'Flyer Miles' are supposed to be 'gifts'. The registration fee is in fact in lieu of the miles. If it was a pure gift, it would not have carried a fee regardless of what…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
It is not permissible to merge with a non-Muslim company. Non-Muslims conduct their business in total conflict with the Shariah. Riba is the backbone of their business. Therefore,…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
The Qur'aan Majeed unequivocally prohibits aiding in sin and transgression. Those who assist in transgression in any way whatsoever are categorized with the sinners. It is not…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
Since the buyer had not taken possession yet of the vehicle, the seller (the owner) sustains the loss.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.12
The R100 'discount' is not valid. It is not permissible to arrange the deal in this manner. In effect Zaid arranges with his tenant to pay him R100 interest for making earlier…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
A Mudhaarabah will be valid only if the net profit is shared in terms of pre-arranged ratios. It is not permissible to stipulate any of the expenses on any one of the partners.…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
Whether the bank calls it 'dividend' or 'profit', it is haraam riba/interest. There is no such thing as an Islamic bank. All these so-called 'Islamic' banks are capitalist riba…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
It is not permissible to 'sell' or hand over the agency in lieu of payment. The object which is being sold is not material commodity (maal), the deal will therefore not be…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
It is not permissible for males to sell lingerie to females nor vice versa. Females may sell such items to females. If lewd/sexy terms are inscribed on the lingerie, it will be…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
It is haraam to sell fireworks. The income too is haraam.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.4
It is not permissible to manufacture and sell wigs. It is worse if human hair is also used. You should look for alternative employment. The salary too is not permissible. You are…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
Occupational rent is haraam. The purchaser of a property is the owner. The seller only has a claim on the amount owed to him. He may not stipulate 'rent' until payment of the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
The business started with haraam money will be haraam. All the proceeds of this haraam business must be given away to the poor.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.2
Living in this haraam house is haraam. You have to sell the house and give all the money to the poor and needy without a niyyat of thawaab.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.2
The partnership deal described by you is a Mudhaarabah transaction. However, the manner in which this partnership was structured is Faasid. It is corrupt and invalid. Neither…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.4
The driver is responsible and liable for the damages, not his employer.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.4
The Shariah does not fix a limit on profit margin. The criterion is to abstain from exploitation. This is left to the individual's conscience and discretion. Every person is…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.4