Islamic Ruling on Housing and Bank Financing
My name is Muḥammad Aslam Waṣī. I reside in the lowest part of my house where I have opened a shop, while my wife has set up a ladies’ salon. Because of these two businesses it has become very difficult…
Questions & Answers
Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
Zakāh, niṣāb and social justice
Recently, I wrote an article in Urdu arguing that gold, rather than silver, should be adopted as the standard for determining niṣāb in zakāh. In response, the well-known Qur’an teacher, Dr Farhat Hashmi, forwarded the following question to me: Piyari…
Using interest to pay an unauthorised charge
As Salam Alaykum Mufti Sb. Hope you are doing good. I was recently a victim of a credit card scam, and an unauthorized amount was taken from my account. The credit card company is now asking me to pay this…
Zakah on money during pending house purchase
Assalamualikum dear Shaykh, hope you and family are well. I had a question that you can answer whenever you have some time. If someone is about to purchase a house and the transaction takes about 3 months and during this…
Seeking help, crowdfunding, and mortgage
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Shaykh. I pray you are well in sha Allah. I have a question. Can we apply for crowdfunding, or can we raise fund through such platforms once end up in financial hardship? Is it…
Gender roles and financial duty in marriage
Respected sister Shabnam Begum from Delhi has asked the following question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah Shaykh, I hope you are in the best of imaan and health. I have a few questions regarding gender roles in marriage and the financial responsibilities…
Performing ʿumrah with funds received from non-muslim donors
Assalamu alaykum Mawlana, I hope you’re doing well insha’Allah. Some students at the local university are asking whether it would be permissible to go to Umrah using funds that may come from non-Muslim donors through the university. They wanted to…
Using interest money for payment of property tax
I am receiving interest income from my bank deposits. Normally, I dispose of this money by giving it to the needy without any intention of seeking reward. I would like to know whether it is permissible for me to use…
The ruling on depositing zakāh funds in banks and the use of interest
Assalam-o-Alaikum Sheikh, I hope you are well. I studied at a boarding grammar school in Pakistan. Its alumni have formed an association worldwide, through which we raise funds, mainly from within our own community, to support financially needy students with…
Travel insurance
My student Ibrahim Faisal asked the following question: Asalamu Alaikum Shaykh Two of my friends are going to Egypt for 1 year to study Arabic. They are worried that there may be a higher risk of falling ill in Egypt,…