Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I bought Pokémon cards to resell as an investment. Doubting whether they were lawful to sell, I swore, “Wallahi, I will not sell them until I get a fatwa,” yet I kept adding to my stock. They are now worth a lot. Can I sell them and be done […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]