Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Suppose a seller agrees to pay a “commission fee” to negotiators who promise to raise a buyer’s offer for his company from below-market value to a fairer price. Would such a payment be considered a bribe? If so, would the profit from the sale be considered haram, and would it […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a haram medication works better than a halal alternative for a chronic (not life-threatening) condition, is it permissible to use it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Haram medicine […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can an agnostic woman who is respectful of Islam and supportive of her Muslim partner be considered from Ahl al-Fatra, and would marriage to her be permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. No, such a woman cannot be considered from Ahl al-Fatra, and marriage […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it sinful to buy products that display images of people showing ‘awrah or any pictures, whether real or cartoon? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not sinful to purchase a product that is not inherently impermissible (haram) despite the presence of […]