Jobs and Income

July 9, 2026 3 mins

Is Selling Shirts with Anime-Inspired Designs Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am thinking about starting my own clothing brand that sells shirts with anime-inspired designs. However, I have heard that drawing or creating images may be impermissible (haram). Some of the designs would feature anime characters, such as Gojo Satoru, but in a more artistic or stylized way. Would […]
July 8, 2026 3 mins

Can I Promote My Own Services Before a Competitor’s?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to offer my own service to a customer first, rather than directing them to more experienced providers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, you may offer your own lawful service to a prospective customer and build a funnel toward […]
July 8, 2026 4 mins

Can I Spend My Caregiver Wages on My Children?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband arranged for me to be a paid caregiver for our disabled children through a government program. I do most of the caregiving, I am the only authorized caregiver, and the checks are in my name, but he had me deposit them into his account as household income […]
July 8, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Work on Upwork While Ignoring Its Policies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question People recommend earning money on Upwork, but its policies are strict: you may not communicate with clients outside the platform, which incurs costs, and you may only ever have one account. Many people publicly admit to violating these rules, and one freelancer suggested finding the client on Upwork and […]
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