Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I’ve been practicing law for over a decade, and I’ve been considering focusing more on litigation and moving away from corporate/real estate work because of concerns about being involved with Riba-based loans and mortgages. I wanted clarification on pre-judgment interest. When a client sues someone for damages or money […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I work at a leather shoe shop as a salesperson and am interested in applying for a cobbler position. However, I have a few questions regarding working with pig leather in both positions. As a salesperson, are shoes made from pig leather considered pure as long as they remain […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I provide marketing, customer acquisition, and referral services for a business whose services are lawful but accept payment through conventional insurance. Is my work permissible? When customers ask, may I answer truthfully that insurance is accepted? And may I advertise it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I sold ten grams of gold on eBay at a fixed price. The buyer paid eBay, which held the funds while the gold was sent to an authentication center and released to me about a day later. Does the buyer’s payment to eBay count as my possession of the […]