Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Given the theories circulating about international organizations being embedded in systems tied to the negative powers of the “end of times,” is it permissible to work in the UN, WTO, IMF, OECD, or World Bank, whether in general, as a representative of one’s country, or in roles such as […]

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, […]