Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My bank takes a percentage of the price of goods bought with a debit card as a fee for certain types of transactions. I’ve agreed to this previously, obviously. I understand that every such transaction would be an open offer from the bank for the user to accept each time. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is buying products or watching movies produced by oppressors, oppressive governments, or their supporters unlawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Believers should not be loyal and support those who defy Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it riba to receive money from your father if he asks you to shop but transfers more money than the cost of the goods and tells you that you can keep the rest? Is the extra part considered riba? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I was 16 and misguided, I ran a business where I sold a product and exaggerated its condition/quality, thereby deceiving a buyer. This occurred on most of the profits. A few years later, I took this money and purchased two income properties and then stopped the business. When I […]