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Seeking employment as a correctional officer (prison guard) in U.S
My question is, whether or not a Muslim is allowed to take on a job working in a state/city run correction facility. There is a test coming in June to become a correction officer to work in New York city jails. I have applied to take this test. I work now in a union job doing construction work-where many minorities like myself face getting little.. More
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Questionable bank account in Egypt
I live in Britain and I have put my money in a bank in Egypt (National Bank of Egypt) because I am planning to live there soon. This bank gives me an increase of money depending on how much they make every year. They don't give me a solid percentage for e.g. this year I could get 10% and next year I could get 4% (this depends on how successful.. More
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Renting property to people who have Haraam activities
We live in a non-Muslim country. My brother has a restaurant where Halaal food is served. Often Christians come to my brother with an offer to rent them the restaurant for a day for their needs (weddings, birthday parties, etc.). It is known that during their parties alcohol is drunk, however, they bring alcohol with them. Is it permissible to rent.. More
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Questionable use of inherited family property
I understand the importance of being kind and considerate towards widows and orphans. Our family has helped the needy relatives numerous times. Does financial help includes wealthy widows and orphans? We live overseas, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. We built a house from my dead mother's inheritance and some of his pension. And the house is in our.. More
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Accepting donations from deviant groups
Can any Sunni Masjid accept donations from those who curse the companion of the Prophet? Please give me proper Hadeeth. .. More
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Using money for personal use that is entrusted to you
Please I need to know the Islamic ruling on this. If a person keeps his money with me can I borrow from it without his knowledge? And if I can, what actually can I use it for? For settling some debt, or for taking care of some immediate necessity, or for trading? .. More
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Pension plans for employees
I would like some clarification on "Pensions for Retired Workers", Fatwa: 89640. Is pension then a kind of insurance, so that it falls under Gharar transactions which are forbidden for us? Can a retiree accept pension even if his place of work (or employer) does not require him to make contributions pre-retirement? .. More
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Conceals his Islamic activities during working hours from his employer who may object
At my workplace I have a lot of free time. That is apart from paperwork I am also standby for sales floor support. That is only when there is problem with cashier machines etc. I need to attend to it. I am also given a hand phone for them to call me if the need arise. There is a mosque nearby, so when there is nothing, I will go to the mosque.. More
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Seeking academic scholarship in Islam
Please is seeking for academic scholarship grant regarded as begging in Islam? .. More
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Accepting extra money from a loan repayment
I have lend some money to a person in need. That person wants to give some extra money in return to me when she'll return my money back because I helped her in her time of need. Is it o.k. for me to take that extra money and use it or should I give it as Sadaqah? .. More
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Wants to use material with a copyright in his study
During my preparation for an examination, I found a website which has information I need for my study. As it says that it has copyright, I am not printing it even for my self-study. Can I note down it's points in my book for future reference rather than checking the website each time I read the given topic as it will save my time? Or can I.. More
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Taking a job to avoid paying taxes
What is the ruling about someone who works a job, they pay him cash and he doesn't pay tax on it. His employer pays him under the table. It is not a registered job. The employer tells him if you do so and so I will pay you this much. .. More
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A scholarship offered by a brewery
I am a student sponsored by an organization. They offered an scholarship known as Genies which I know that is a company which manufactures beer. Am I allowed to take it [know that my parents are unable to pay my fees]. .. More
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His father works in the insurance business
My father is working in Insurance Company. He is working as a manager. Now I have asked him to come out of that organization which is not permissible in Islam. I need to know the following:
The income what he has earned in the 20-25 years - is allowed or not. Also what is the solution to get ride of this?
Please do Du'a so that I could ask my.. More
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Inheritance of two wives, four sons and eight daughters
My Father has 2 wives, 1st wife my mother died long ago left 3 sons, 1 daughter. 2nd wife my step-mother alive have 1 son, 7 daughters. How to distribute properties each one shares. .. More
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