Joint ownership between husband and wife
Fatwa: #286 Country : Saudi Arabia Question: Salam alykum I own a mix of property, gold and cash savings. Some of it is registered legally in joint ownership with my spouse and others only in my name. I have always had the clear intention that everything that is mine is equally owned by my spouse…
Working for families tax credits
Fatwa: #285 Country : New Zealand Question: I have a question regarding the ownership of Working for Families (WFF) tax credits in New Zealand and how they should be treated according to Islamic law. Suppose a married couple has children. The husband is working and earning the family’s income, while the wife stays at home…
Witnessing a usury deal
Fatwa: #279 Country : New Zealand Question: Salamu aliakum, I have a question please regarding a working task that I am asked to complete, which is basically asking me to provide an analysis and commentary on vehicle interest that the company is purchasing. Is such an act will be considered haram, as I am possibly…
Software developer
Fatwa: #278 Country : New Zealand Question: Assalamu Alaikum, I seek a ruling on a job opportunity in Software Development field at a legal tech company (a NZ tech company) to ensure the income will be halal. 1. Product: My understanding after some research that it is general-purpose B2B SaaS for corporate legal departments (contract…
Buy now, pay later
Question (#262) Country : New Zealand In a Buy Now, Pay Later plan, late fees are charged if a payment is late. Are these fees essentially interest? If so, will using these services be impermissible only when there’s a concern about paying on time, or will it be impermissible from the beginning? Answer بسم الله…
Laybuy
Question (#256) Country : New Zealand Is the use of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ services (such as Afterpay, Humm, Zip, and Laybuy) permissible? If not, what factors would render their use impermissible? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query…
Software developer
(#234) Question As-salamu alykum w rahmt Allah w barakatu. I work as a software developer in a company that develops a taxation system for different countries. Since I cannot be 100% sure if those countries are using the tax money they collect for the benefit of their people or not and some of those countries…
Working as an accountant
(#229) Question Asalamualikum Is it permissible in to pursue a career in accounting, bookkeeping, or administration? Jazakallah Answer: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم حامدا و مصليا و مسلما عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته السلام Muhtaram We have received your query regarding the ruling of pursuing a career in accounting, book keeping and administration, our response is as follows:…
Cancellation fees
(#225) Question As Salaam Mu Alaikum I would like to enquire below Person is in a medical profession and books appointment in advance ( Months or weeks) for consults. Upon booking it is stated that if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the consult the full session fee will be due. Is the…