Poaching staff is not permissible. It is dishonourable, selfish and inconsiderate of the difficulty caused to the next person. It is haraam to cause harm, damage or distress to any…
The Majlis Vol 23 No 03, p.5
Currency selling is permissible on condition that it is a cash deal. Both currencies must be exchanged in the same session at the time of the deal. Tendering one currency and…
The Majlis Vol 23 No 07, p.5
Zaid may not accept gifts from Bakr whilst he is still a debtor.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.2
Bakr has to pay to the heirs of Zaid in accordance with the instalment arrangement. If the debtor dies, the heirs must pay the entire outstanding debt immediately from the estate…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.2
South Africa switched to the new currency (Rands) in 1961. Anyhow, it has no effect on the amount of the debt which you have correctly resolved to pay on behalf of your marhoom…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.3
It is not permissible to accept donations from a gambling company.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.9
We have published numerous articles criticizing Albaraka Bank for its haraam dealings. It is not permissible to invest in this bank.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.11
The bank charge has to be paid by the debtor. He asked for the loan, hence he has to pay the fee for getting the loan to reach him. If for example, Zaid asks Bakr for a loan, and…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.11
The commission is riba. The transaction is haraam.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.2
Person B may not take the proceeds of the vehicle. The money belongs to all the creditors, and should be distributed in proportion to their respective investment amounts. People…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 10, p.21
If any household makes a contribution with the condition or understanding that their turn will also come to receive a contribution, then the project is not permissible. It will be…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.2
B should pay the amount/ value of the gold which the dollars could procure on the day he acquired the dollar loan. For example, if the day he acquired the loan, the dollars could…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.5
Basically the answer is the same as above. If for example, the price of the goods was $5000 3 years ago when the goods were purchased, then you have to ascertain how much gold…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.5
It is permissible to sell gold jewellery on credit if the agreed price is NOT paid with gold or silver, but with currency notes. The buyer should be given immediate possession.
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.6
These acts are satanistic interference in the natural creation of Allah Ta'ala. Such satanism is termed Taghyeer-e-Khalqillah which is forbidden in the Qur'aan Majeed. 1) Even…
The Majlis Vol 28 No 11, p.11
1) In the Shariah there is a principle: "Dire need legalizes prohibitions." This principle is based on the Qur'aanic Aayat which makes permissible pork in cases of dire need when…
The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.1
There is no 'diminishing mushaarah' concept in the Shariah. Shorn of technicalities and legal terminology, the transaction is simply as follows: (1) Zaid approaches the bank to…
Awake! 2013, p.20
The mufti who presented as his 'daleel' (proof) the fatwa of Mufti Rashid of Pakistan can't be a genuine Mufti. He must be one of those tin-topped molvis masquerading as a Mufti. A…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.10
We are in agreement with Mufti Taqi Sahib's fatwa. It is not permissible to deal in forex if exchange of the two currencies is not affected simultaneously into the possession of…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 09, p.2
It is not permissible to transport beer/liquor bottles to a beer/liquor company. The claim that it is permissible is highly erroneous. It is I'aanat alal Ma'siyat (aiding in sin).…
The Majlis Vol 22 No 06, p.4