Jobs and Income

May 22, 2026 6 mins

Does a Late-Fee Clause Make Income Haram?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a company’s contracts include impermissible late-fee or interest clauses, are the goods and money flowing through them haram, and is it impermissible to deal with such companies or develop software for them? Answer No. The goods are not haram, and ordinary purchases from such companies remain permissible. The […]
May 19, 2026 5 mins

Can I Take Unpaid Leave Without Giving a Reason?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, my employer permits unpaid leave for personal matters. When I take such leave, am I obliged to disclose the personal reasons behind it? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate. You are not required to disclose the personal reasons. The Sacred Law does not […]
May 18, 2026 6 mins

Is It Permissible to Work as an AI Image Reviewer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I work as an AI trainer. My job is to review AI-generated media, such as images and audio, for quality. Some images include AI-generated human figures, which I believe are not permitted. I can skip these and focus only on permissible content. My first question is: Is it permissible […]
May 18, 2026 5 mins

Is It Allowed for an Agent to Receive Payment Before Inspection?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I run a halal jewelry business. My supplier appoints me as their agent (wakil). I inspect items at home, then ship them to the customer. Ownership stays with the supplier until delivery. A customer pays in advance; I inspect days later before shipping. Is this structure permissible? Does my […]
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