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Copyrights for Islamic materials
I bought a multimedia computer program called "Qur'an, Ver. 6.3.1". It is made by www.sakhr.com. I thought that I would make a copy of this program on another CD so that I can give it to a brother as a gift so that he can learn to read Qur'an. However, the brother told me that it could be copyrighted and that it would be wrong to make a copy of it.My.. More
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Getting rid of interest on investments
Several years ago I invested in a company where they deal with interest. Unfortunately, some of the profits that I got were also as result of their investment with interest. I tried to find out the exact amount I got so that I remove them from my original investment, but it seems very, very difficult. What should I do? I have repented to Allah to forgive.. More
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Spa services for women
I have plans to open a Women's Day Spa. My brother will be the interior decorator and designer and my father an investor. We are all interested in what, if any, of the following treatments would be considered "Haram" before we proceed with the venture:1) Pedicure and Manicure with no nail polish.2) Massage and Tension therapy.3) Cellulite treatment.4).. More
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Getting Rid of Money from Forbidden Sources
I got a large amount of money by working in a prohibited business (i.e. selling alcohol, etc, interest from saving accounts). I want to get rid of all this money and repent sincerely to Allah, but I'm not sure how to get rid of all this money. Can I give this money to a Muslim brother to buy a bike for him to go to work as he has to walk to his office.. More
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Auctioning celebrities' belongings for charity
My colleagues at work have been talking about an issue that I said is mixing right (Haqq) with false (Batil) while they believe that it's good deeds and charity. The other day there was an auction on the TV selling an actress' clothes who died for money and dedicated that money for a hospital of children cancer patients. I would like to know about.. More
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Not paying income tax
If one avoids paying income tax every year, and left the country, is it a sin not paying income tax?.. More
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Paying Zakah as taxes
Is it permissible to file the charity (Zakah) as a tax deduction (Contribution) in order to receive tax credit for a tax refund?.. More
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Haram Earnings to Support Muslims
I know selling pork in Islam is totally forbidden. In the Qur'an Allah (SWT) allowed things to be done if there is a state of immense need. Muslims now all over the world is going through a very critical state: The whole world is ganging with us. We here in the west have some really good Muslims. They want to help by sending money to our brothers and.. More
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Working in non-Islamic bank
I work in a courier company and I face a lot of pressure in my job caused by bad treatment and the heavy duty they give me here. I cannot handle it any more Wallah. I have applied for a bank employment and they have agreed, but I have been informed that it is forbidden to work in a non-Islamic bank. I live in Um al Quwain and the bank is there also... More
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Advance income tax in India
In India, we have to pay advance income tax in very quarter, on the anticipated profit for the financial year. If we do not pay this tax in advance or pay less than the actual tax by the year end, the authorities charge interest on the amount short paid. If we pay more, then the authorities pay us interest for the excess amount paid by us. You know.. More
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Medical Insurance on Pregnant Wife in South Korea
My brother is living in South Korea. His wife is pregnant. He wants to know the Fatwa for the health insurance, whether or not they should take it as the medical expenses there are very high and he is only a student there, without a job of his own, (gone for higher studies on govt. scholarship). So he wants to know whether or not he could take the insurance.. More
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Pirated computer programs
What is the ruling of using pirated programs on the computer? Say, my brother has upgraded his computer using a program 'illegally' - the actual program was copied into a CD writer - and added other programs, like Microsoft word, etc. Is it Haram if I use the program or not?.. More
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Investment Produced Interest
I invested in a 100 percentage medical mutual fund. I bought the funds with about 3200. After some months I realized that about 50 of the money was from usury. Should I deduct just the interest the 50 could have made or should I do away with the whole interest I have made?
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Taking commission from a doctor
Is it Halal to take a commission from a doctor for bringing him a customer?.. More
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Working at store selling beer and pork
I have a friend who worked at his store in the USA selling beer and pork. Then he decided to quit selling these things and he did. But when he returned from Yemen to the USA, he found that his store where he was working had many problems, bills, taxes and other expenses. He cannot work another job until he pay this money. Can he still work at that.. More
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