Newcomer Bank Account Bonuses in Canada Question Banks in Canada give newcomers cash bonuses for opening an account. Is this money halal, and can it be used for personal expenses such as a trip? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma’in. A promotional bonus offered by a bank is not … Read more
Conventional Vehicle Leasing Through Toyota Financial Services: Is It Permissible? Question Assalam O Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu, I have a question regarding conventional vehicle leasing offered by Toyota dealerships in Canada through Toyota Financial Services. The lease agreement includes a provision for late or missed payment penalties, either as a fixed amount or a … Read more
Investing a Friend’s Money Without Permission: Is It Permissible If You Guarantee No Loss? Question Hypothetically, let’s say I had invested a certain amount of money (ex $2000) And for whatever reason, a friend of mine asks if I can hold on to or manage a large sum of money (ex $20,000) He did not … Read more
Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible? QuestionAsslamu Alykum Is it permissible to pay sadaqah in installments? And if so, what is the maximum number of installments? Context: I payed sadaqah using a credit card, and now the card company is offering me to make payments in installments instead of all at … Read more
Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada? QuestionPeace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.I moved to Canada eight months ago. I sold my house in Syria to fund my travel, and currently, my income is very limited. After paying rent and utilities, we are left with barely … Read more
Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan? QuestionInterest vs interestAre we allowed to take interest if we are paying for one.Example i have car loan and they are charging me 100$ interest for every month and i am also getting less than $100 or equal to $100 for … Read more
Rulings on Common Legal Practice Issues: Statutory Interest, Damages Beyond Actual Loss, and Contracts Containing Riba QuestionSalam Sheikhna, I am a practicing lawyer and would like Islamic guidance on several issues that commonly arise in legal practice. Question 1: Pre Judgment and Post Judgment InterestIs a Muslim lawyer Islamically accountable for requesting and enforcing pre … Read more
What Is the Sharia Ruling on Money Earned from Bank Interest (Riba al-Bunuk)? QuestionSalamu alaykum, I hope you are well.I would like to ask about money kept in the bank when a person receives extra money from the bank, known as riba al-bunuk (bank interest). What is the Sharia ruling in this case? Is the … Read more
Do I Have to Pay Zakah on Money I Loaned to Others, and What If the Borrower Cannot Repay? QuestionDo I have to pay zakah on a loan that I have loaned to people? And what if they cannot pay it back and they are poor? Do I have to pay zakah on it? Can … Read more
What Is the Ruling on Interest Earned from Everyday Savings Accounts in Banks Like TD? QuestionWhat is the ruling on interest from Everyday Savings Accounts with banks such as TD?I recently opened a savings account to keep my money organized, but I do not want to deposit anything until I know the ruling. The bank … Read more
Is a Builder Allowed to Take on a Construction Project When the Client Is Financing It Through an Interest-Based Bank Loan? QuestionA brother in construction is asking: if he knows or is almost certain that his client is obtaining an interest-based loan from a conventional bank to finance the construction, is it permissible for him … Read more
Is It Permissible to Take a Conventional Mortgage in Cases of Severe Hardship? Questionبسم الله الرحمن الرحيمAs-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I have always tried to avoid interest and refused to apply for a conventional mortgage, as riba is prohibited in Islam. I applied for an Islamic mortgage, but I was only approved for … Read more
Loans for Dental Work: Medical Necessity or Not? QuestionWhat is the ruling on loans specifically for dental work like getting wisdom teeth removed, braces, etc.? Would it be permissible out of necessity? Jazakallah khair. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. General Ruling on Loans with Interest The Qur’an prohibits … Read more
Car Financing Through Toyota: Bank vs. In-House QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,I recently went to Toyota to finance a car. They told me they will give me the car through financing, and the monthly payments include interest. They said the price of the car will not change, but there will be interest added. My … Read more
QuestionIs Servus Halal, which has started launching in Alberta, a Murabaha or Musharakah product? What are the terms? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. What Servus Halal Is Key Terms of Servus Halal Mortgage Product Compliance with AAOIFI Standards Servus Halal has been structured in compliance with the standards of … Read more
QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. I would like to know if I get the reward of the shade of Allah on the Day of Judgement for paying off some or all of my sister’s debts while she is alive or dead. I read that the lender that forgives the debt of a borrower can earn the … Read more
QuestionSalam, I was told it was required to get the lowest coverage insurance for my vehicle in Canada because insurance is haram. When leasing or financing a vehicle it is required to obtain full coverage insurance by the company leasing or financing the car to you. Question #1 – Is obtaining full coverage insurance for … Read more
QuestionCan interest earned be used to pay off debt? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. Earning interest (riba) is haram, and a Muslim should avoid placing his wealth where it accrues interest whenever possible. The Prophet ﷺ cursed the one who consumes riba, the one who pays it, the one … Read more
Question I am seeking a religious ruling on using a line of credit for educationI am a dentist living in Canada and I wish to start the Canadian dental equivalency process. In order to register for my first exam and the preparation course, I need a significant amount of money.I previously worked as a dental … Read more
QuestionI lent someone some money. I paid $1000 Canadian Dollars through an app, and he received about 190,000 Pakistani Rupees. Now, he wants to pay me back and I’m in Pakistan, so he will pay me in Rupees. But the value in Rupees changed, and now it’s around 205,000 Rupees to $1000. My question is: … Read more
QuestionWhat is the ruling on paying zakat on student loans? For example, let’s say I pay zakat every Ramadan. So in 2026, I would pay it in the last 10 days of Ramadan in March. In September of 2025 the government gives me $10,000. I use it to pay my tuition for the first semester, … Read more
Bismillah Ar -Rahman Ar-Raheem, Question:Can crowdfunding for a halal startup or business idea be considered acceptable under Islamic investment rules? Answer:Crowdfunding refers to raising small amounts of capital from a large number of people, typically via an online platform, to fund a project, startup, or business. The concept itself is not inherently prohibited in Islam … Read more
Question:Is using buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services Islamically permissible if paid off within the grace period? Answer: 1. What are BNPL (Buy-Now-Pay-Later) Services? BNPL services allow customers to purchase goods immediately while delaying full payment. Typically, they offer: 2. Scholarly Consensus (Ijma‘) and Established Opinions Contemporary Islamic jurisprudential bodies, including AAOIFI and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, … Read more
Question:Is reverse mortgage (home equity release) permitted for Muslim homeowners to fund retirement needs? Answer: 1. Understanding Reverse Mortgage (Home Equity Release) A reverse mortgage allows elderly homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their home. Repayment usually occurs upon the homeowner’s death, sale of the property, or permanent relocation. The loan typically accumulates … Read more
Question:Is it halal to lease a car if the owner is not financing it? Since I’m not owning the vehicle and I don’t plan to buy it at the end, can I consider it as renting a car? Is it permissible to have full insurance coverage for the leased car? And who is supposed to … Read more
Question:If someone lends money in Lebanese lira, and at the time of the loan it was worth a certain amount in US dollars, but the currency later collapses — can the lender request repayment in Lebanese lira equal to the original dollar value? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim In cases of economic collapse or severe devaluation, Islamic … Read more