Q: I was investing in haraam till now. Although I didn’t know about it, I was again trapped by one of my friends and again invested in haraam for which I will get a good return.
1. One of my friends is in very much debt. Can I pay this money for his debt or 2. In my examination I have paid some money to my professor to help me get some answer in my paper through cheating. I have taken this money on credit and I know this is wrong and haraam. Can I pay this debt of mine through that haraam income?
3. If the above things are not allowed, tell me what should I do with this haraam money?
A:
1. It is very much disgusting to invest in such avenues. You should immediately end the investment, make taubah sincerely and the returns should be given out in charity. You may help your friend if he is in need.
2. It is incorrect.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)