Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Prophet ﷺ said, “When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the doors to the Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained.” [Bukhari] From these words, we are taught how special Ramadan is to Allah...
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Stolen money
Asalamualaikum, I have two incidents in my past in which I had ursurped money wrongly. 1. When I was around 13 yrs old, my cousin and I used her mothers and fathers card (can’t remember if i used both) and made purchases on it. She eventually got caught, owned up and...
Is It Permissible to Buy Pre-Loaded Gift Cards with Discount on eBay?
Question: I wanted to know if it is permissible to purchase gift cards from ebay at a lower price. Example a £135 gift card is being sold for £120. Can we purchase that or is that not permissible in Islam? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....
Is it Permissible To Opt For A Credit Card With Lower Interest Rates to Pay Off A Credit Card With Higher Interest Rates?
Question: If a person has a credit card loan with very high interest rates, can they take out an interest bearing loan with a lower interest rate to pay off the credit card loan. The result being that they still have an interest bearing loan outstanding, but would pay...
Are the following interest bearing transactions?
Question: I have two questions: Using my credit card I purchased gifts for my in laws to express my happiness towards the new relations during my marriage proposal which was finalised by my parents. I got married and now I am paying the instalments of my credit...
Disposing of Islamic Literature
Q. Mufti Saab I have my note books with Ayaath and ahaadith, as I will be moving I’m unable to take them with me, I live in an apartment and they don’t allow to burn as I’m concerned if I just leave them it will be a cause of disrespect. If I throw in the sea, I don’t...
Upkeeping of a masjid from outside sources.
Q. A local mosque in my city has every month fixed costs of approx. 2000 Euro’s (costs such as electricity, water etc.) To cover these costs the standing committee of the mosque has let build a building at the opposite of the mosque (which is thus at the same terrain...
Quranic ayaah in a wedding invitation.
Q. Are we allowed to place an ayaah of the Quran or a Hadith in a wedding invitation card or can we put the English translation? A. Putting the Arabic Quranic verse on these cards will not be proper, since these cards will eventually be thrown away, which will then...
IS IT PERMISSIBLE FOR A MUSLIM TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY?
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Is it permissible to celebrate Valentine’s Day, if not why? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, It is not permissible for Muslims to celebrate Valentine’s Day since it is a non-Muslim celebration which originated from the Roman pagans and...
Using the points from credit cards, is it permissible?
Message: Assalamu Alaikum Mufti, I would like to know about a visa card. I pay it off before time so no interest is accumulated. How ever the bonus points (voucher) I get after a few months which I can use to purchase items- is this OK to use. Or will this fall within...