Life insurance as it is generally is Haraam because it is a kind of Gharar transaction. What if a worker is promised a fixed sum of money to be paid to a specified relative if the worker dies on the job without the worker paying anything for such a deal in advance? .. More
I have just become Muslim 11months ago Al-Humdulillaah, but before that I took a loan from a bank and bought a car. I am finding it difficult to pay the repayments to the bank £8000 and do not know what to do. I have been advised to sell the car to pay back the loan but I won't get more than £3000 for it. I use the car for work and taking my.. More
Is the system of paying pension to retired workers right in principle in Islam? Does it matter whether the retiree had made contributions pre-retirement? What if the retiree lives long, so that his pension now exceeds his pre-retirement contributions? .. More
Would you please tell me about gambling and a friend of me is addicted with it I told him to stop but, he couldn't. He works and he loses the very first day all his money. Above all he have psychological problem with it, I think. Can you help please?.. More
I am working in Dubai. Before I worked in Dubai transport company as a taxi driver, I work there one year. After I live this company I am working other company still I have Dubai transport visa this (Haraam) or not? .. More
My dad passed away 6 months ago and during his life mother used to always complain from him which has made us resent him but not show it to him and at the same time being respectful and obedient. I now very much regret it and regret not being able to spend as much time with him due to my busy schedule. What shall I do to ask God for forgiveness?
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Can I bring female working for me in my barber shop cutting hair for men? So I live in small town in US and I can't find any male can cut hair plus I will be against the law if I keep say no for every woman ask for work. Also I can't get any barber male from out of the country that take all most 4-years for paper work and not sure if will.. More
Please answer my question as it worries me quite a lot and we haven't been able to find an answer in the books we read. About four years ago we bought a house on mortgage. At that time we did not know that mortgage was Haraam. Later on when we found out we sold the house and bought another house from the profit we made by selling the house... More
I am student and I study in European country and I have a scholarship from my country by which I receive a salary every month. And for my daughter they pay the expenses for her to go to school as well. But and because of some personal reasons specially the limit of the money. My family has gone back to my country to stay there. Is it possible.. More
Please can you explain whether it is permissible or not to sell something that is not in your possession, for example: you want to buy a house which is not yet built, and pay lets say 30% of the agreed value? Before that property is complete and before you pay any more money towards it (you can optionally pay more before completion but must.. More
I had a question regarding lottery. I work in Canada where lottery is well advertised. I am a cashier at a convenient store where lottery sales are also included. However, regardless of customers asking for lottery tickets, my pay is independent. I am paid on hourly basis and not on lottery. I know buying lottery is Haraam. Is my work Haraam?.. More