The sheikh, we understand, is not being paid by an employer who hires someone to deliver lectures. This sheikh charges the individual members of the audience a fee. Among the signs…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 02, p.3
It is not permissible to stipulate that the person uses 50 litres water to qualify for the rental amount. The dispenser may be rented to him without the stipulation. The additional…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 02, p.4
It is not permissible to suspend the rental on the basis of sales. The rent at all times must be a fixed sum.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 02, p.4
It is not permissible to invest in the stock market. The stock market deals in riba and its transactions are in conflict with the Shariah.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 03, p.3
Partners, even the working ones, may not take a salary from a partnership business regardless of the other partner being a dormant/sleeping one. If a salary is fixed for a partner,…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 03, p.4
All of these mercenary qaaris recite for the boodle. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Recite the Qur'aan. Don't eat with it." In other words, don't use the Qur'aan…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 03, p.4
It is not permissible to work in the government employees pension fund administration. It is an institution of riba.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 03, p.5
'Halaal' certification fees are not Ijaarah. The fees are haraam usurpation. The fees are extracted under duress and come within the category of riba. The traders feel pressurized…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 03, p.5
Such loyalty points are permissible.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.3
Yes, e-bucks are promises to give gifts to customers. When the items are given, it is permissible to accept such gifts.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.3
The Road Accident Fund is a governmental institution. It is permissible to claim from this Fund. Whatever can be legally obtained from any government institution will be…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.3
It is not permissible to fight the case on behalf of the bank. The bank is firstly a haraam riba institution. Secondly, its claim for interest is haraam, hence a Muslim lawyer may…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.4
All kinds of insurance are haraam. The factors of prohibition in insurance are riba (interest) and qimaar (gambling). What is Takafol? A. Takafol is a deceptive word which some…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.5
Firstly, do understand that there are no Islamic banks in the world. All bank entities which style themselves 'Islamic', are conventional kuffaar style riba banks. The term…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 04, p.12
What doubt do you have in the permissibility of the simple deal? The sale as described by you is permissible.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.2
Goodwill is in the category of riba. It is haraam.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.2
Dealing in shares is not permissible. The dividends which are received on shares should be given to the poor without niyyat of thawaab. Whatever gain one receives on shares should…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.4
It is not permissible to state the price as is described in the question. The price should be clearly stated: R1200., or R1500 or R1900. While stating the price with clarity is…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.4
Obviously it is haraam. Letting out premises for haraam activities is to aid and abet sin and transgression which the Qur'aan explicitly prohibits. If premises was leased for…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.4
Since the owner did not lease his premises for a liquor store, the rental is halaal. However, it is Waajib for him to evict the tenant.
The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.4