Transactions (Shafii)

June 30, 2026 4 mins

Is a Deposit-Based Lease Permissible When Facing Urgent Housing Necessity?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am a Muslim in Chennai. I need to move urgently due to my autistic son’s needs and severe housing discrimination (48 of 55 rentals rejected us for being Muslim). In Chennai, a “lease” model exists where the tenant pays a ₹10–15L deposit, the owner uses it, and the […]
June 28, 2026 6 mins

Is Playing Dream11 Fantasy Sports for Money Lawful?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I play Dream11, an online fantasy sports game where I pick a team of real players and sometimes win money, and sometimes lose money from my own pocket. Is this haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Playing Dream11, or […]
June 23, 2026 4 mins

Is a Senior Data Analytics Role at a Buy Now, Pay Later Company Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I have been offered a position as Head of Data Analytics at a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company. The company provides financing for consumer electronics, including phones, televisions, and refrigerators. A customer may wish to purchase a phone from one of the company’s partner stores for $2,000, but […]
June 21, 2026 3 mins

Is an Hourly-Rate Freelance Contract Valid Without Specifying the Required Quali...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is hiring a freelance writer for one hour to write a product caption valid? Is the contract valid when the quality standard is unspecified and only an hourly rate (with a maximum number of hours) is agreed upon? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
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