Question:- I am currently studying 3d Design and I intend to work as a environment artist that will design 3d objects such as trees ,walls etc . The only problem is that I will be receiving my income from gaming companies , advert companies and Architecture Firms ....
Question:- Is hawala business is allowed, for example, if I sell dollars and add a 60 cent mark up on the rate, is this allowed ? Answer:- If by the term ‘Hawaala’ you mean selling USD in lieu of another currency at a higher rate (in comparison to the bank rate), then...
Question:- 1. Is a living annuity permissible for me to take out upon retirement. 2. If I have a voluntary Retirement annuity, I don't have access to the money until Retirement. Do I pay Zakaat on this? 3. If I take out an investment, my money is with the investment...
Question:- The shop has a computer system whereby the selling pricing is captured and set on the computer. Sometimes the salesperson manually increases the saved selling price by R10 - R20 more when scanning items to accommodate for losses due to theft. Is this...
QUESTION: Is life cover that is imposed upon by the lending company acceptable for a short term loan. The insurance covers loss of salary, disability and death on the outstanding balance. In the event the borrower is deceased, the amount owing becomes fully paid....
QUESTION: Please provide guidance on the following Masa'il: 1. Mobile phones are gateways of immense amounts of sin and harm. Is trading in mobile phones and their accessories permissible? 1. Trading in phones and accessories is permitted. Phones can be used for...
QUESTION: A Muslim owned coffee shop and bakery also sells frozen samoosas, pies, and a host of pastries. None of their products are marked with the selling price. Is this permitted in Islam? The English bylaw says that, "The price you see is the price you pay."...
QUESTION: If a person is in debt and takes a loan from a family member, is the family member allowed to make a profit from this transaction? For example, the monthly amount to pay back is clear but instead of paying the loan over 48 months, 5 extra months are added...