Transactions (Hanafi)

May 3, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Pay via Debit Card If Interest Only Applies to Late Credit-...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to use online advertising platforms with a prepaid or debit card when the service terms state that an interest penalty applies only if someone pays late by credit card? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray this finds you in the […]
May 3, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Buy a Book, Read It, and Then Return It for a Refund If the...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to purchase a book, read it, and then return it for a refund if the seller’s policy allows this? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are well and in the best of states, by Allah’s grace. If you do […]
April 25, 2026 3 mins

Can I Enroll in a Health Benefits Package That Includes Life Insurance?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I enroll in a health benefits package that includes life insurance if I need the medical coverage for treatment? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to enroll in such a package when the primary benefit is lawful, and the need […]
April 19, 2026 3 mins

Is it Valid to Sell Commissioned Artwork Without a Fixed Deadline?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it valid to sell commissioned artwork when no fixed deadline is agreed upon, and payment is made either upfront or after completion? If no deadline is set, is it acceptable to give a flexible or approximate timeframe, such as “in a few weeks,” to avoid uncertainty? Answer In […]
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