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  • Selling Haram to non-Muslims

    I am a Muslim. I heard an Egyptian Mufti that we can sell forbidden things to non-Muslims if we live in a non-Muslim country (like pork). It is said that Ibn Taymiyah allowed Muslims to make and sell alcohol to the Tartars when they controlled Muslim countries. Please advise me about this matter. .. More

  • Investment scheme called 'Kisan Vikas Patra'

    In India there is an investment scheme from the government called 'Kisan Vikas Patra' which means 'Farmer's Development Scheme'. In this government scheme the citizens can invest money for a fixed period and this money is used for the development of the farmers by the government. In return the depositor's money is doubled in seven years. Is.. More

  • Wants to dispose of stolen computer he purchased years ago

    A friend purchased a computer about 2 years ago. The computer had been stolen. He does not know the person who owned the computer. My friend has changed his life now and has repented for this major sin that he has committed. Here are the details of how he went about purchasing the computer. He used totally Halaal money to purchase the computer... More

  • Reimbursement price for land purchased in 1960

    I would be pleased if someone can answer the following question. My deceased father left behind three sons, three daughters, a wife and her mother (my grandmother). He bought a piece of land in 1960 for about 600, 000 FRF, today this piece of land has appreciated to almost 25,000,000 FRF. We (my brothers and I) want to develop this land but would like.. More

  • Taking a Riba loan or taking military contract to pay medical school costs

    I am a student in United Stated and am about to start medical school next semester, Insha Allah. I applied to many schools and was accepted by a private medical college. The medical school costs around $40,000 a year. My family and I cannot afford to pay this large sum every year for four years. To pay my tuition I have two options: 1) Take.. More

  • Repaying the value of a debt

    My contention is not with what is written. If I borrow a tangible item from someone such as a quantity of food, or an article of clothing that I wear out then I must pay back what is borrowed. Money is an abstract representation of such articles representing an amount of goods for the convenience of trade as a replacement to a barter system... More

  • Working in insect-killing company

    We work with products kill flying and crawling insects, insect killer are sole. What about this trade? We are waiting your early reply... More

  • Her husband owns a liquor store

    I am writing to find a religious answer for a Muslim woman married to American Muslim. He has a liquor store. When he became Muslim the Sheikh said it is ok for him to get his money back from this store because he had nothing else. As soon as he sells all the liquor he can start a different business. Now he has been a Muslim for two years and.. More

  • Punishment for cheating

    Cheating is a big sin. What are the punishments for cheating in Islam according to Qur’an and Ahadith? Will this punishment be here or in Hereafter?.. More

  • Husband's permission for gift-giving

    I am a Muslim woman married to a Muslim man. Sometimes I like to give my family, mom, dad, brother, sister, nephew or niece, some gifts. I have to get permission from my husband as he is the sole money provider to the family every time I do that, even when I say the gift is from me and my husband? Usually the gifts are very symbolic and are not.. More

  • Copying copyright materials

    Is it Haram to copy Qur’an cassettes or Muhaadra, because I’ve heard that it is Haram if the copyrights are reserved?.. More

  • Putting money in Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt

    Is it Halal to put my money in Faisal Egyptian Islamic Bank? .. More

  • Buying on installments free of interest

    Can I buy a motorcycle on many installments free of interest? .. More

  • Selling women items

    What is the ruling about running a shop having items of women interests like women cosmetics, women bras, creams, lip sticks, sanitary pads, etc. and total dealing carried out by men who running the shop. Is running this shop is OK and its income is Halal?.. More

  • Social security in Jordan

    Is the social security in Jordan Halal or Haram?.. More