Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to work at a bookstore or library as a shopkeeper or librarian, given that I have no control over which books are stocked or sold? In Australia, most bookstores carry books that could be considered impermissible or even blasphemous for instance, one store near me stocks […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I sell card machines to businesses and could also sell a cash advance product. A customer can borrow up to 80% of their average monthly turnover. So, if a business has a monthly turnover of £10,000, it can borrow up to £8,000. The funding company charges a fixed fee. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question My husband spends most of his time alone, either playing games or watching television. He provides for me financially, but he ignores my emotional, physical, and mental needs. We have been married for four years, yet he has never considered my feelings or desires. Whenever I express how I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A friend secured university admission under a disability quota with lower merit, then completed the degree through his own study and effort. The disability certificate was difficult to obtain, so a reference (connection) was used to obtain it. He now doubts whether he genuinely meets the required level of […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My parents took out a home loan. My father transferred money to my account, and my mother asked me to withdraw it and accompany her to the bank to pay an installment on the loan. I am not the borrower, guarantor, or witness to the loan agreement. According to […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  There is a brother who would like to take up calisthenics. At present, he cannot afford a personal trainer. Can he watch the videos, read the articles, and try to avoid looking at pictures or footage of people who do not properly cover their awra? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In the Shafii school, vinegar produced by adding something to it is impermissible to consume. If such vinegar touches clothing, does that part become impure? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for seeking guidance. Such vinegar is considered impure. If […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is working as a university consultant (advising students on universities, programs, and fees) permissible, specifically advising a female student who is considering studying abroad? Does the consultant bear responsibility if she goes on to study abroad as a result? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I have received a job offer from D-Wave Quantum, a company that develops quantum computing hardware and software. Its core business appears to be permissible. However, according to the AAOIFI Shariah screening criteria used by Zoya, its stock is classified as non-Shariah-compliant due to excessive interest income. Its recent […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I have urinary incontinence and am classified as a ma’dhur (legally excused) person. I performed wudu toward the end of the Dhuhr prayer time with the intention of combining Dhuhr and Asr through jamʿ al-taqdim. I prayed Dhuhr and then immediately began praying Asr while it was still within […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I’m considering renting my property to a non-Muslim woman for three months. She has disclosed in advance that her boyfriend will be staying with her for one week during that period. Given that I have explicit prior knowledge of this, is it permissible for me to enter into this […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question What is the ruling on trading (1) CFD forex and gold, and (2) gold ETFs? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for ensuring that your trading is sharia-compliant. Contracts for differences in forex and gold are impermissible as you do […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I’m trying to build wealth through the stock market in a way I’m confident is halal. I’ve done extensive research, but I feel lost between two scholarly positions. The strict view (Fiqh Academy, Muslim World League): All shareholders are responsible for a company’s incidental riba because management acts as […]

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 A few years ago, I read a book called “100 Great People of Islam That Changed The Course of History” by Jihad al-Turbani. That was when I first learned about Arius and Arianism. Now, I find myself wondering if Arianism was a sound belief. Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I work as an accounts representative for a workers’ compensation board, which provides insurance for workplace injuries. My role is mostly customer service: I assist employers with the status of their accounts, advise whether they are required to register by the government, and at times process premiums. When a […]

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 […]

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. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, a pilgrim may have made the intention for his farewell tawaf when it should have been tawaf al-ziyara. Is his hajj valid, and is a penalty due? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. His hajj is valid. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  What is the ruling on buying stocks based on companies that produce net positive value creation but carry interest-based debt of more than 30%? The debt funds genuine productive investments, for example, an engineering firm that builds infrastructure.  Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I am a senior undergraduate student pursuing my degree in Kansas. I am trying my best to avoid riba and student loans altogether. Based on current estimates, my educational expenses for the upcoming academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) will be approximately $6,500–$7,500, including anticipated tuition increases and university […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How can two sisters and their mother safely navigate an abusive situation with a male family member who has escalated from verbal attacks to threats of physical violence? They are unable to leave due to financial and social dependence. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to sell a silver coin still valid for circulation for more than its face value due to its silver content? Answer  Selling a coin for more than its face value on account of its silver content is permissible when the transaction involves gold or any other […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I entered into a verbal agreement with a company to develop a website for them. They provided me with a laptop, and I worked from home for most of the time. The payment was structured as follows: one third was paid in advance, with the remainder due upon completion. […]