Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is a major non-Muslim government-owned defense-electronics manufacturer considered Shari‘a-compliant, given that some sources provide differing opinions? If it is not compliant, what should I do with the shares I have held for the past two years? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does compost made with manure become pure after decomposing, and how can one determine when it has reached that state? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Merely decomposing or changing in form […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I’ve heard that in the Shafi‘i School, including void clauses in contracts is considered sinful. If a software license contains a void condition (e.g., prohibiting resale or sharing), would it be sinful to violate that condition? Would the ruling differ depending on whether a person knew the clause? And would […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question What’s the Islamic ruling around company proving certain %age of stocks with employee contribution: Company matches x% of stocks if employee contributes x% , company is not shariah complaint still in tech business but not complaint as per AAOIFI standards. These benefits from company constitute yours total compensation and […]