Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If Person A pays Person B to hire and manage an employee, giving them both the employee’s salary and a service fee upfront, Person B then recruits, pays, and manages the employee for the month. Is receiving the service fee and salary in advance permissible before hiring and managing […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it halal to monetize a mobile app that allows downloading YouTube videos despite platform restrictions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High says: “O you who believe! Fulfill your obligations.” [Quran, 5:1] This verse underscores the importance of respecting lawful agreements and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I forgave a family member’s debt two years after lending them money, but they have not repaid anything. Now, despite my efforts to manage my situation, I am facing financial hardship. Would it be wrong to ask them to repay the debt I previously forgave, considering they know my struggles […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question My responsibilities include property transactions (e.g., sales and purchases) and asset management (e.g., lease renewals and licenses). This involves drafting documents such as sale contracts, leases, and licenses that have detailed provisions related to interest and insurance obligations. For example, the tenant would pay interest on overdue rent after […]