As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,
My husband owns properties and has issued a power of attorney to his brother, authorizing him to sell and buy without leaving any documents with me that establish our children’s rights. When I discuss this matter with him, he says that his family will give me my rights (when he passes away), but I do not trust this. Is this.. More
There are refrigerators in the rooms of most hotels which include bottled water, drinks, and biscuits. Taking any of these items means buying it, but they are sold at a very expensive price. Is it permissible to take something from the refrigerator and then buy a similar thing from the market (at a cheaper price) and put it instead of the thing that.. More
We live in a European country. There are Mus-hafs that have been made exclusive to the mosque where we pray, as in all mosques. Is it permissible to give any of these Mus-hafs to the people who need them, because of their scarcity in that country?.. More
Are the free services provided upon buying an item, such as giving the person a bottle of perfume and an extra item with it for free, considered Riba?.. More
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Is it unlawful to buy a car on loan, given that the car is necessary in my work? Having no car will result in definite harm. It should be known that the company will pay the interest of the loan and I will not bear any loss. May Allaah Reward you. .. More
I want to buy a shared ownership apartment in a building and pay in installments. The first installment is to be paid before starting the construction work. The beneficiaries' installments are collected first in order to start this project. As such, the installments are paid according to the three stages of construction, noting that the state contributes.. More
Some banks offer metals, such as iron or copper, to be sold in installments to their clients. They give the client the choice to sell either through the bank or the client receives the metal and sells it in whatever way he likes. Is this permissible? Thank you. .. More
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I own an office which provides many services. I fulfill people's needs— which are mostly difficult to fulfill— in return for money. Fulfilling this need or task does not harm others. Is the earned compensation considered bribery? Is it a lawful or ill-gotten gain? May Allaah Keep us away from unlawful gain... More
Five years ago, I bought an apartment in an apartment block which has a body of apartment block owners. When I moved into the apartment, I was surprised by the body asking me to pay 200 pounds for some ongoing maintenance works. Therefore, I paid the sum immediately. Meanwhile, I was also asked to pay another 150 pounds for the maintenance works which.. More
Is it permissible to buy and sell in installments, taking into consideration that such a transaction increases the commodity’s price in different rates? Are there specific conditions for selling by installments; such as the type of the commodity, the amount of the installments, the rate of increase, time interval, and so on?
Please advise. May Allaah.. More
The nature of my job does not require my daily attendance, neither does it require my staying there during all of the official work hours. That is, I can go to work for only two hours every other day. So what is the ruling on my salary? I am well-off, but I get bored when I stay at home, because each of us is occupied with his own life. I also memorize.. More