QUESTION: I want to start a graphic design business. Would it be permissible for me to design birthday posters or wedding invitations etc.? ANSWER: In principle, if there is no law of Shariah that is violated in studying graphic design, i.e. it is studied within the...
QUESTION: Standard Bank offers a rewards program called "UCount". By subscribing to "UCount" for a monthly fee of R25, customers can earn cashback in the form of points when they use their bank card to purchase fuel, or to shop at specific grocery stores. Points...
QUESTION: In my line of work, if a client wants to use my services which requires me to travel to their location, I charge the client a call-out fee. This fee is included in the final quote and is made known to the client at the outset. In the event of me using a...
QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding the sale of illegal cigarettes and the earnings accrued therefrom? ANSWER: It is necessary for us as Muslims, to abide by the rules and regulations of the country, particularly when the laws of the country do not contradict the...
QUESTION: I was in a business partnership and owned 50% of the company. The other partner managed the finances which I did not have access to. There was no real Hisaab (account) as the partner did not keep a record. The partnership suffered a great loss. Am I...
QUESTION: I sold an item on eBay that I thought was working perfectly fine. The buyer asked me if it works and I said that it does. He needed a new one, but after he received the item I was selling, he sent a message saying that it doesn't work and proceeded to send a...
Q1) I advertise my second-hand items and unwanted gifts on WhatsApp trade groups. People will message me asking to purchase the items and if I have a few people asking, then I sell it to the one who asked first. Since these items are sold at a minimal amount, I allow...
QUESTION: A non-Muslim requested a loan from a Muslim and said he'll pay them X amount extra (i.e. interest). The Muslim agreed to this. When questioned about it, they said that the money that they are borrowing to the person is from their interest money, so it's...