Search through over 69,000 Islamic AnswersFind answers to your Islamic questions by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.
Q: I’d like to enquire about the permissibility of the following 1. Drawing Arabic calligraphy for hanging on one’s wall as remembrance of Allah Ta’ala 2. Drawing Arabic calligraphy as a means of remembrance of Allah Ta’ala for others, through which one may derive an income from its sale. The Arabic calligraphy is legible to… read more »
Q: Would Allah accept your fasting in Ramadan if you recieve and give riba (usury) and receive income which is based on selling alochol products? A: You will be absolved of the obligation, but the acceptance is very unlikely. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim… read more »
Q: My son is a free Lance writer.He has an account on “up work”. Clients contact him and give him a plot of novel or short story.He writes the novel or story for them.Then they publish it with their own name. These novels are usually based on fantasy and horror. I am not happy with… read more »
Q: Is a nasheed artists earnings halal.He doesnt use music but he does vocals only in his cDs And he gets paid to sing nazams at shows/tours etc…Events A: We have not come across any kitaab showing that this type of an art can be used as a source of income. And Allah Ta’ala (الله… read more »
Q: I would like to know about Network Marketing. I heard about a company from one of my best friends which sells products like kitchen items, laptops, smart phones, TV’s, Refrigerators, washing machines, sofa sets, CCTV camera solutions and many more use full products. The products are sold at market price and in good quality… read more »
Q: What is the ruling for taking food from food banks (that give food to anyone who comes? My family is not poor but can have a tight budget of halal income and my mom goes to food banks to get food because anyone can. Also, if someone takes food from a food bank without… read more »
Q: Do I have to pay Zakat on rental income or the value of the rental property? Just like paying Zakat on the value of gold and stock? A: On the rental income. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) … read more »
Q: Is growing tobacco halal or haraam in Islam? And the income I get from selling tobacco in form of a plant is halal or haram? A: It is permissible. As above. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: I live in Barcelona, Spain. There is lot of Muslim community and majority has taxis which they bought with the help of a bank. My question is, is their income halaal? A: Taking an interest bearing loan from the bank to purchase a vehicle or anything else is impermissible. However, the wealth earned through… read more »
Q: A man proposes for a woman, and both are satisfied with the proposal. He has a business where he sells equipment as a living, primarily CCTV camera systems. He has also sold DJ equipment (exact details are not known) on 2 occasions. My questions are as follows: 1. Is the selling of CCTV camera… read more »