Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to pursue a career in writing stories or films in a manner that pleases Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, there is room for this. Writing stories or films can be permissible and beneficial when done with the right intention […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is charging a 50% refundable deposit for a service permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to charge a refundable deposit when offering a service. A deposit is a trust (amana) in the hands of the one who holds it, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, I am a private tutor. Some sessions are one-on-one; others are small groups. May I charge the same per-session fee regardless of group size? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Yes, charging the same per-session fee for group and individual tutoring is permissible, […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to sell a silver coin still valid for circulation for more than its face value due to its silver content? Answer  Selling a coin for more than its face value on account of its silver content is permissible when the transaction involves gold or any other […]