Is charging a call-out fee permissible?
Call-out fees are haraam.
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Is it permissible to hire out horses?
It is permissible to hire out horses. The rental may be fixed per hour or per day.
Is it permissible to sell animals to a non-Muslim abattoir?
It is not permissible to sell animals to an abattoir because the abattoir kills the animals according to the devil's system of slaughter.
Is it permissible to sell a live animal, but fixing the price according to the dressed weight?
Selling a live animal but fixing the price according to the 'dressed weight' is baatil. The sale is not valid.
Is it permissible to sell one currency for another currency at a profit?
Currency may be sold at a profit at any time regardless of what one has paid. However, the condition for the permissibility of the sale is that the parties must tender their…
Some people say that one should not accept change from a barber when paying him because the income of barbers is generally haraam.
There is merit in what they say about the income of a barber. The change he will be giving will be from his haraam money. Therefore, one should
Is an ulama retirement fund valid for Ulama?
An 'ulama retirement fund' is the effect of lack of Tawakkul on Allah Ta'ala. It does not behove Ulama to join such a rubbish undertaking in emulation of kuffaar institutions.
Is it permissible to accept a work contract if one is required to make crosses for Christian graves?
It is not permissible to accept a contract which requires making crosses for Christian graves. The earnings will not be halaal.
Some people say that it is not permissible to trade with paper money.
To those who say that paper money is haraam, say that you agree. Then ask them to practically implement what they are saying. They should not deal at all in paper money. They…
Is trading on the stock market permissible?
Trading on the stock market is not permissible.
Is it permissible for a Muslim to become a pilot of commercial planes?
It is not permissible to work as a pilot of commercial planes. This work entails zina. Zina is the norm with pilots and female staff. From beginning to end there is only haraam…
An ustaad at the Darul Uloom has completed his syllabus before the usual time.
The Ustaadh is not entitled to a salary during his absence on Hajj regardless of having completed the syllabus. He is paid for the time he is present in the Madrasah.
A contractor had mistakenly erected 20 metres extra fencing.
The contractor who had mistakenly erected an extra 20 metres of fencing may not hold you responsible. Either he may remove the fencing or come to some compromise with you if you…
Are there any valid Islamic institutions where one could invest?
We are not aware of any Shariah compliant financial institution where you could invest. As long as you are unable to invest, procure gold coins. The value of currency constantly…
A business was started with only haraam money.
A business started with haraam money is haraam. All the proceeds are haraam and have to be given as Sadqah to the poor.
I approached a company to purchase for me stock, then to sell it to me at a higher price which will be paid in fixed monthly instalments over a couple
The company may purchase stock and sell to you at a higher price which you can pay in fixed monthly instalments. This is permissible.
I want to buy a home through Albaraka Bank.
Albaraka products are not halaal. We have written numerous articles to show that Al- Baraka is a riba bank.
I am a lawyer.
Make it clear to your relative that a referral fee is haraam. But if he insists to give you something you may accept it as a gift. But clarify to him that you are accepting it as a…
What is the status of a voucher for which one pays?
The voucher is not a material commodity. The one who buys a voucher is actually paying in advance for the goods he will be purchasing. It is haraam to sell a voucher for more or…
A store provides vouchers to customers.
If the vouchers are given free, then there is no problem. The vouchers may be used. However, if the vouchers have to be paid for, then it will not be permissible. The expiry date…