Shafi'i Fiqh

February 21, 2026 3 mins

Do RSUs Require Purification?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If a person receives restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of their compensation and later sells the resulting shares, how should any gains be Islamically purified? Specifically, do shares that are automatically sold or withheld to cover taxes require purification? Additionally, when calculating the gain, what should be considered […]
February 18, 2026 3 mins

Is There A Limit On Resale Profit?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is there a limit on the amount of profit a reseller is permitted to charge when selling a product they have purchased? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. You may factor your appraisal costs and profit margin into the price. Generally, a sale is […]
February 18, 2026 2 mins

Can I Sit In Vowed Voluntary Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi‘i school, if someone vows to perform a nafl prayer, making it obligatory to fulfil, may they still perform it sitting, even though they are able to stand? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. According to the relied-upon view in the Shafi‘i School, […]
February 15, 2026 4 mins

Is Network Marketing Permissible Under Islamic Contract Principles?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to participate in a marketing business that follows a network marketing structure, where participants earn income through direct and indirect referrals, team bonuses, travel commissions, and residual income generated from team growth? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
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