Transactions (Hanafi)

November 29, 2025 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Sell to or Work with Restaurants That Serve Non-Halal Food?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic ruling on selling products or services to restaurants that serve non-halal food, and is it permissible to work for—or own stock in—companies that supply them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It is permissible to […]
November 23, 2025 1 min

What Should I Do After Accidentally Overcharging Customers at Work?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I accidentally overcharged customers at work without realizing the discount policy. I informed my manager, but I’m unsure if refunds will be issued. Am I religiously obligated to track down and repay those affected, even if I don’t know who they are? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
November 22, 2025 2 mins

Is Donating Owed Money Acceptable When the Owner Cannot Be Found?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I owed someone money for a charity bake sale, but I couldn’t find them, so I gave the amount to charity instead. Now I worry that I might still be able to contact them. Is this waswasa, or must I continue searching for them? Answer In the Name of […]
October 19, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Accept Prizes for a Quran Competition?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I wanted clarification on whether it is possible to participate in competitions like a Quran competition or an essay competition with a religious topic, with some prize or prestige attached to it, while being sincere. It seems that to benefit from the prize and prestige from such competitions is […]
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