QuestionDoes in-house financing for vehicles always comply with Shariah? Or are there any specific requirements we should follow? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The principle of financing in Islam Financing in Islam must comply with the principles of Shariah, which forbid riba (interest) and emphasize valid contracts, clear terms, and ownership of goods before … Read more
Question: I know plucking the eyebrows is haram. Can I shave, dye them blonde, or cut/trim them? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The ruling on plucking the eyebrows The prohibition of plucking the eyebrows is established in the authentic Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has cursed the woman who plucks eyebrows and the … Read more
QuestionCan I contribute to the Employee Investment Program that the company I work for offers?Salamu Alaikum. My company offers a program where I can invest money into the company and receive a guaranteed return of at least 10%, with the possibility of earning more depending on the company’s performance. Earnings are calculated monthly based on … Read more
Question: Can you explain what Halal financing through a Murabaha agreement is, and how it differs from conventional financing? Answer : Murabaha is one of the most straightforward contracts in the Islamic finance industry. Simply put, it is a cost-plus-profit sale. But it must meet several key conditions (cornerstones): 1. Ownership:The financial institution (in this … Read more
QuestionI work in a health care setting (long-term care and hospital) where I plate food and hand it to the residents. Sometimes these plates include pork. This is my job and the menu is predetermined. Answer: Firstly: The ruling on working with pork It is well established in Islamic law that pork is najis (impure) … Read more
Question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I would like to ask about the ruling on a cosmetic procedure called ombré powder brows for a woman who has a scar in her eyebrow area where hair no longer grows. This procedure is not for beautification of the entire eyebrow, but specifically to cover the scar … Read more
1. Is it permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs?No, it is not allowed in Islam to donate or sell your eggs. The question of whether it is permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs arises often. The use of another person’s reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) creates confusion in lineage … Read more
Question:What is the ruling on delivering food with services like SkipTheDishes or DoorDash? Is it halal or haram, since people can order food that includes pork or other haram items? If it’s not allowed, how can someone do only certain orders and not others? JazakAllahu khair. Answer:If the restaurant you’re picking up from mainly sells … Read more
Question: Salam, As a Muslim, am I allowed to request an autopsy for a deceased family member if I want to know the cause of death? And if I’m a Muslim doctor, is it permissible for me to perform an autopsy?” Answer: Wa alaykum as-salam, In Islam, the human body—whether alive or dead—is treated with … Read more
Question: What Is the Ruling on Pitching Phone Warranties and Late Payment Fees When Working at a Telecom Company? QuestionIf someone works at a phone company (such as Telus) and is required to pitch warranties on the phones they sell, what is the ruling on that? Also, what is the ruling on late payment fees … Read more