I work for an automotive company. As part of employee benefits for retirement, they offer 401(k) program. The company will give us some of their shares. For several years, I have been investing in my company and three other mutual funds that deal with technology companies. I noticed these mutual funds are recently keeping 0.4 percent of total money.. More
Is it Halal to work as a mortgage and finance broker for a firm that deals with interest? Considering that I have asked here in London from a Fatwa centre, and was told that it was ok. Just want you to confirm... More
I live in England. In this country every company is based upon loans. Can I work in a place that is related to interest (Riba)? One company borrows money from bank and they pay interest to the bank. Can I work for this kind of company? Shall I leave this kind of job?.. More
My nieces work as checkout girls in a super store called Sainsbury. This super store sells everything including wine. Are they allowed to work there? Can my sons accept gifts from my nieces' earned money?
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Is Halal for me to work in a hotel which derives about 10 percent on its income from illicit sources? The case concerns a 5 star hotel which rents out accommodation and give food to tourists. However, a portion of these tourists consumes alcohol and other Haram food which represents around 10 percent of total revenue. Is it Halal to work in such a.. More
In reference to Fatwa regarding Insurance.1) We have health insurance in our company for all the employees, can I use this insurance or not?2) It not allowed by the law in any country to have a car without insurance, so in this case we have to get insurance for the car. Shall we do it or not?3) What you think about Islamic Insurance companies?.. More
I asked your website about the interest rate from 'Shehadaat Istithmar' from the Ahly bank in Egypt and you said that this interest rate is definitely Haram. However, other scholars from the Azhar such as Dr. Mohammed Tantawy and Dr. Abla El Kahlawy said that they are Halal. This is very confusing. My children and I have decided not to touch the interest.. More
I understand that life insurance is Haram and not allowed in Islam. However, many Malaysian Muslims still hold active life insurance policies because this industry started in Malaysia since 1973 and there are still many active Muslim insurance agents. The Takaful industry (Shari'a approved insurance) only became available in Malaysia since 1984. So,.. More
I'm currently working as a Programmer in a company in USA. The company provides a warehousing service 'record keeping' where we keep records of different companies and process those record to generate reports and statements to the clients. There are more than one service in which the company functions. The first service involves the calculation of interest.. More
The question is particular to my job situation and requires detailed elaboration of an uncommon problem I am facing. I am an engineer and am responsible to maintain the telephone system of a building so you can hear recorded music when you are put on hold by the operator. An engineer responsible for a telephone system takes care of this music facility.. More
I work in a firm that has a Kafir management, and I cannot find any job in any Muslim firm. The management is benefited by my work. Am I doing something against Islam? How can I set a Balance?.. More
I am a doctor working in an addiction treatment centre of a hospital in a rented building. It is a government-aided building. But the money given by the government is insufficient to pay the rent. To pay the extra rent the hospital management collects donation from patients who are able to pay. Accepting donation, is unlawful. This donation is collected.. More