Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to keep earnings from a scheme that initially pays for liking videos but later requires investments, knowing it may be a scam? If it is prohibited, can the money be given to the poor instead of returning it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How should I purify the wealth earned from CFD trading? Can it be used for charitable purposes, such as buying a house for someone or sponsoring Hajj? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for ensuring […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to operate a print and packaging business where one takes orders, outsources the production to processing units, and then sells the finished products to customers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Under Islamic Sacred Law (Shari‘a), […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question We are five partners in the business, and I am the only Muslim. I have been allocated approximately £1000 as my share of the interest accrued in our business bank account. I have already paid £450 in tax on this amount. Should I donate only the remaining £550 to […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I invested in a relative’s pesticide company, receiving 40% of the profit from my capital every six months while the company kept 60%. However, the company takes riba-based loans. For instance, if the total capital is $100—$40 from investments (including mine) and $60 from a bank loan—my share of […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question There is a freelancing website known as Fiverr. It takes commission when placing an order on it. Is it allowed to place the order outside of Fiverr even though its terms of service prohibit it from taking payment outside of it? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is Dropshipping via a forward sale contract (salam) permissible? Must I disclose it to customers? If permissible, would a policy agreement at checkout suffice for disclosure? Additionally, are there any restrictions on profit margins? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I lent a sum (let’s call it Y dollars) to a friend in need, with an agreed repayment period and a monthly payment plan to return the same amount. If the repayment plan is not proceeding as expected, or for any other reason, can I—with his consent—convert the loan […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I invested in a uranium company and sold my shares after noticing their interest earnings were over 100% of sales in 2024, according to the Annual Financial Statement. However, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) figure closer to my sale showed ~20% interest earnings. What is the ruling on my earnings? […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If a halal business earns more from interest than sales during a bad year, is its primary activity still considered selling goods? Is purification required in this situation? Should purification be applied to the entire investment or only to the profits from selling stocks? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is paying a print provider in advance acceptable, given that Etsy withholds customer payments for several days or weeks and deducts fees before releasing the funds? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for ensuring that your dealings are by Islamic Law. Allah says, “O you […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible in Islam to collect contact information, such as emails and phone numbers, for B2B lead generation using email finder tools or scraping data from websites and LinkedIn, considering these tools may violate LinkedIn’s terms of service? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible to work as a sales agent for a forex trading company, encouraging clients to place deposits? ِAnswer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for ensuring that your income is permissible. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, ‘The one who […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I run a fragrance business, Alhamdulillah, and I am considering listing my products on a price-comparison website that charges on a per-click basis. However, their agreement includes late payment fees, which I understand are impermissible (Riba) in Islam. I have read that such contracts may sometimes be tolerated for […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question The ‘Ashari view holds that Allah could command anything due to His unlimited qudra, unlike the Mu‘tazila, who believe Allah must benefit His creatures. Do the ‘Ashariyya address what Allah would command? Would Allah command actions like theft or shirk, which seem unbefitting of His compassion and mercy, even […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question According to the Shafi‘i School, is it permissible for an accountant to record interest-based transactions related to a company’s loan? Does the ruling change if the loan is obtained from an Islamic finance institution that allocates default fees to charity?” Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Are meme coins permissible in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Memecoins are a form of cryptocurrency. The recognition of a form of property as a currency would appear […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is my income considered haram, and am I sinful for earning commissions through a platform that connects brands with influencers, knowing that influencers often use music and revealing clothing in their promotions? This is even though the products and brands are halal, and most of the influencers are non-Muslims. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I have two insurance policies: one reimbursed €900, and the other €700, for a €900 medical bill. Is it permissible to keep the extra €700? If not, should I donate it, and if so, to whom—family, parents, or strangers? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question A Child Trust Fund (CTF) account was opened for me as a child, funded initially by government contributions and grown through Shariah-compliant investments. Are there any additional considerations to determine whether this money is halal beyond its Shari‘a certification? While Shari‘a-compliant, the investments include companies like Google and Shell, […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible for heirs to receive payments from a pension fund that is not regarded as part of the deceased’s estate under Islamic inheritance laws, given that the deceased did not possess ownership of the funds during their lifetime? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question During her ‘idda (waiting period), can a widow use her late husband’s belongings, such as food, furniture, and appliances, without the heirs’ permission? Is she required to compensate them afterward? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. A widow is […]

This is the fifth in a series of articles based on the On-Demand Course Tying the Knot: Rights, Responsibilities, and Balance. This course offers insights into the timeless wisdom of the Islamic teachings on marriage, helping couples and those preparing for marriage to embrace their roles with compassion, fairness, and spiritual mindfulness. Marriage in Islam is […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles based on the On-Demand Course Tying the Knot: Rights, Responsibilities, and Balance. This course offers insights into the timeless wisdom of the Islamic teachings on marriage, helping couples and those preparing for marriage to embrace their roles with compassion, fairness, and spiritual mindfulness. Marriage in Islam is […]