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  • Formed business partnership with person whose money is questionable

    I have opened a shop with a Christian partner 6 months ago. I learnt recently that this partner has taken the money he contributed from his dad - who own as a grocery store that sells groceries and alcohol. Is this (50-50) partnership Halal? What am I supposed to do now?.. More

  • Needs money to open dentistry practice

    I am a student in dentistry in Tunisia. I finished my studies and I need a lot of money now to open my own surgery. I was thinking of a bank loan, but I'm afraid it might be Riba and so it is Haram. I don't know what to do, I asked some people but they all gave me uncertain answers. I hope to find the right answer here. .. More

  • His Friend Cheated Him with a Huge Sum of Money and Disappeared

    My friend cheated me of a huge sum of money by saying it is investment. Now he has disappeared. Will he be punished by Allah? Will I get back my money? Is there any prayers or Dua' which you can recommend for me to do to get my money? .. More

  • Muslim wants to take job with French police

    I m a young Muslim born in France and I'd like to know if I could work in the French police. Isn't it in contradiction with our religion? Please response with references to Qur'an and Sunnah... More

  • Questions working in hotel in Europe

    I lived in Holland. I work in a hotel in reception but in the hotel is a bar and restaurant where pork and wine is sold. Is my work in that hotel as receptionist Halal? I told the manager that I will leave the hotel because of wine and the pork. He told me that they have another hotel without a bar or wine and no restaurant, but I am afraid of the.. More

  • Monetary rewards for scoring well on tutorial exams

    In India there are some tutorials which offer coaching to students for competitive examinations. Students initially pay them and procure study material (correspondence tutorials). After results, if student secures 1st, 2nd, 3rd or rank up to certain limit, then the tutorials offers them money for example for 1st rank holder - Rs. 2 lakh, for 2nd rank.. More

  • Buying Car on Lease Agreement

    I would like to ask you a question about buying a car by leasing. My wife wants to buy a car; we don't have money to pay cash and we don't have an Islamic bank in our country (Morocco). She needs to have a car to go to her work and avoid to taking public transportation because it's very bad and unrespectful of women. .. More

  • Permissible work in non-Muslim secular countries

    I am residing in India. I want to know permissibility of working as Civil Servants in Non-Muslim Secular country like India. Can I apply for Foreign Service (one of the services offered in civil services)? Can you suggest to me some guidelines? In Foreign Service, extradition of criminals, protecting Indians (Muslim & non- Muslims) and their temples.. More

  • Gambled and won money

    I gambled with 9000 then I won 12000. Now I feel this is haram. What should I do?.. More

  • Feeling depressed over a bad business deal

    My friend asked me to invest. I did so. He asked me to recommend others. I did. Now he has cheated all of us and disappeared. Those whom I recommended are harrasing me for money. I am in total depression and have no peace of mind. They are accusing me, some even calling me a conman. I am performing many prayers to overcome this problem. I am very, very.. More

  • Transactions by government employees

    In * country Civil Servants working for Govt. have to deal in riba transactions sometimes. All Civil Servant head their respective departments. My question is whether it is permissible for Muslims to work in following services: 1. IAS sometimes deals with utilization of interest funds of Govt. for Government schemes & other purposes and sometimes.. More

  • Doubtful work in toursim

    My business is in tourism. I have a stable and rent horses to men and women. Sometimes the women wear very short clothes. Is my money halal? Is my work halal?.. More

  • Selling Lawful Food to Non-Muslims which They Will Use for Unlawful Purposes

    Is it permissible in Islam to sell food which is halal to non-Muslims and these non-Muslims believe that if they eat or drink that food they will be saved from any harm and they will be rich and so on (Shirk Deeds)and also for ritual offerings, when we know very well when we sell that food to them is only for that purpose. .. More

  • Cooking for non-Muslims during the day in Ramadan

    Because I live in Europe and have a food business, can I cook in the day during Ramadhaan for the non-Muslims? Or, should I open my business only after the fast? .. More

  • Unequal Inheritance to Children

    In the Inheritance can I give the small children 8 and 11 years old more than the older children because they finished college and the small ones is in lower classes? I don't think I can give them equal money from inheritance. .. More