Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can zakāh be used to support poor non-muslims at food banks and shelters in Canada? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. From the various Islamic juristic views related to zakāh charity and its use, one valid view is that it is…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can a new Muslim take their heritage from their non-Muslim parents? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. I assume by heritage you refer to inheritance of property and assets. In general, it…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: What is the correct Islamic compliant method to lease a car? What changes need to be made to the contract? Has anyone done it successfully? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Leasing…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: If I recommend someone to open an online bank account, the bank will give me £40 as a reward. Is it permissible to accept this money? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute.…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is the child benefit which the country gives, the money of the child, meaning the parents have to save it for them or can they also use it? The money (child benefit) is given to support the parents in the expenditure of the children. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is forex trading permissible? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. If by forex you refer to the exchange of currencies then this is permissible with two primary foundational conditions: Taking possession of…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: If a job requires you to do something ḥarām (islamicaly forbidden), will your salary be ḥalāl? Example, a female teacher is required to remove her ḥijāb to teach. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting…
Answered by Shayk Yusuf Badat Question: I have got a job based on a fake degree and fake certificates. I have the skills and ability to do the job. I do the job competently and carry out my duties properly in the job. The job in and of itself is ḥalāl. Is my salary, which…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: If someone hires the services of a debt collector, does he pay for these services or can he charge the debtor for it? Will it matter if “he had or had not” informed the debtor that failure to meet a certain deadline will result in the matter being handed…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is anyone aware of any fatāwā in regards to charity dinners and whether paying a fee in exchange for entry and for a meal can be considered charity? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting…