Shafi'i Fiqh

August 13, 2026 3 mins

Is a Fixed-Fee Cash Advance Considered Riba?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I sell card machines to businesses and could also sell a cash advance product. A customer can borrow up to 80% of their average monthly turnover. So, if a business has a monthly turnover of £10,000, it can borrow up to £8,000. The funding company charges a fixed fee. […]
August 13, 2026 3 mins

What Should I Do if My Husband Neglects My Needs?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question My husband spends most of his time alone, either playing games or watching television. He provides for me financially, but he ignores my emotional, physical, and mental needs. We have been married for four years, yet he has never considered my feelings or desires. Whenever I express how I […]
August 13, 2026 3 mins

Is a Degree Obtained Through a False Disability Certificate Valid?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A friend secured university admission under a disability quota with lower merit, then completed the degree through his own study and effort. The disability certificate was difficult to obtain, so a reference (connection) was used to obtain it. He now doubts whether he genuinely meets the required level of […]
August 13, 2026 2 mins

Is Helping My Parents Pay a Riba-Based Loan Impermissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My parents took out a home loan. My father transferred money to my account, and my mother asked me to withdraw it and accompany her to the bank to pay an installment on the loan. I am not the borrower, guarantor, or witness to the loan agreement. According to […]
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