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Buying & Selling
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Working as a Middle Office Operations Analyst in Fund Services: Is It Permissible?
May 3, 2026Working as a Middle Office Operations Analyst in Fund Services: Is It Permissible? QuestionI am considering a role where I support hedge funds, private… -
Investing a Friend’s Money Without Permission: Is It Permissible If You Guarantee No Loss?
April 22, 2026Investing 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… -
Working as an Enumerator for CMHC: Is the Income Halal?
April 17, 2026Working as an Enumerator for CMHC: Is the Income Halal? QuestionAs-salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I am seeking your guidance regarding the permissibility… -
Can a Muslim Partner with an Atheist in Business?
April 17, 2026Can a Muslim Partner With an Atheist in Business? Question: Can I partner up with an atheist in a business?He wants me to partner… -
Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible?
April 6, 2026Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible? QuestionAsslamu Alykum Is it permissible to pay sadaqah in installments? And if so, what… -
Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible?
April 6, 2026Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible? QuestionIs it permissible to buy/trade gold for gold? And why? I went to a… -
Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada?
April 1, 2026Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada? QuestionPeace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.I moved to… -
Are Smoking, Vaping, and Hookah Haram or Makruh? Understanding the Correct Distinctions
March 23, 2026Are Smoking, Vaping, and Hookah Haram or Makruh? Understanding the Correct Distinctions QuestionSheikh, I’ve heard multiple opinions regarding the rulings for smoking and vaping,… -
Is a “Halal Mortgage” Valid If the Contract Clearly Lists Interest and a Standard Amortization Schedule?
March 3, 2026Is a “Halal Mortgage” Valid If the Contract Clearly Lists Interest and a Standard Amortization Schedule? Question Assalamu Alaikum, I am seeking guidance on… -
Is Day Trading Through Online Prop Firms Permissible in Islam?
February 24, 2026Is Day Trading Through Online Prop Firms Permissible in Islam? Question Salam alaikum sheikh. I wanted to ask for a ruling regarding day trading…
Islamic Finance
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Working as a Middle Office Operations Analyst in Fund Services: Is It Permissible?
May 3, 2026Working as a Middle Office Operations Analyst in Fund Services: Is It Permissible? QuestionI am considering a role where I support hedge funds, private… -
Working as an Enumerator for CMHC: Is the Income Halal?
April 17, 2026Working as an Enumerator for CMHC: Is the Income Halal? QuestionAs-salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I am seeking your guidance regarding the permissibility… -
Can a Muslim Partner with an Atheist in Business?
April 17, 2026Can a Muslim Partner With an Atheist in Business? Question: Can I partner up with an atheist in a business?He wants me to partner… -
Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible?
April 6, 2026Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible? QuestionAsslamu Alykum Is it permissible to pay sadaqah in installments? And if so, what… -
Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible?
April 6, 2026Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible? QuestionIs it permissible to buy/trade gold for gold? And why? I went to a… -
Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada?
April 1, 2026Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada? QuestionPeace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.I moved to… -
Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan?
March 13, 2026Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan? QuestionInterest vs interestAre we allowed to take interest if we… -
Is Profit From Selling a House Purchased With a Conventional Mortgage Haram?
March 13, 2026Is Profit from Selling a House Purchased with a Conventional Mortgage Haram? Questionas salamu alaykum Sheikh. I have a question regarding profit I made… -
What Debts Can Be Deducted When Calculating Zakat? Are Credit Cards, Student Loans, and Monthly Payments Deductible?
March 11, 2026What Debts Can Be Deducted When Calculating Zakat? Are Credit Cards, Student Loans, and Monthly Payments Deductible? QuestionMy third question is about the deductions… -
Who Is Required to Pay Zakat al Mal? Does Having Less Than the Nisab Mean Zakat Is Not Obligatory?
March 11, 2026Who Is Required to Pay Zakat al Mal? Does Having Less Than the Nisab Mean Zakat Is Not Obligatory? QuestionMy first question is about…