Transactions (Hanafi)

February 9, 2026 2 mins

How Can I Make Amends For Copyright Infringement As A Muslim?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I shared photos of book pages online without realizing they were copyrighted. Do I need to repay only for my use or also for what I shared? Do I also owe for movies or clips from illegal sources? How can I make amends? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
February 8, 2026 2 mins

May a Misleading Book Be Destroyed If Ownership Is Unclear?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question May a book containing misleading beliefs be destroyed if ownership is unclear, and keeping it risks harm? Answer I pray you are well. If the ownership of the book is unclear, then destroying it would generally be problematic. In most places, one is not permitted to damage or destroy the […]
January 17, 2026 2 mins

Can Children Use Money Earned Unlawfully by Their Parents?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question According to the Hanafi school, is it permissible to use money earned by one’s parents through unlawful means such as interest dealings, considering the principle of ease in the Shari‘a? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is strictly prohibited (haram) to transact or […]
December 14, 2025 1 min

Do Pictures on Packaging Affect Purchase Permissibility?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it sinful to buy products that display images of people showing ‘awrah or any pictures, whether real or cartoon? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not sinful to purchase a product that is not inherently impermissible (haram) despite the presence of […]
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