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Liquidating Collateral to Settle an Outstanding Debt
A creditor may sell pledged collateral only with the debtor's authorisation and must return any surplus above the debt.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailMarriage & FamilyDoes outstanding Nafaqah become a debt on the ex-husband?
Unpaid maintenance does not become a debt on the husband unless agreed beforehand or fixed by a higher authority.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleCommerce & FinanceIs a deposit free mortgage offered by Skipton Building Society permissible?
Skipton's deposit-free mortgage is an interest-bearing loan and is not Shariah compliant.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipImam Forgets Takbirat in Id Salah
A missed Eid takbir is remedied with sajdah al-sahw, which the imam may omit if it would confuse the congregation.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleCommerce & FinanceIs dropshipping permissible?
Typical dropshipping sells goods not owned or possessed, which fails Shariah rules; compliant alternative models are offered.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalFood & IngredientsUsing CBD drinks for medical reasons
CBD drinks may be used if free of unlawful substances, prescribed or advised by medical professionals, and legal locally.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWills & InheritanceTwo-tiered inheritance query
Grandfather's estate: wife 1/8, each son 2/8, daughter 1/8; the grandmother's share then passes 2:2:2:1 to the children.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalCommerce & FinanceIs subleasing permitted? What are the conditions and requirements?
Subleasing is allowed if permitted or customary; charging more than the head rent needs a different currency or added value.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipDoes making a sound in Salah whilst moving invalidate the prayer?
Making a sound like 'mmm' without uttering actual letters or words does not invalidate the salah.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipWhat should be done when Zamzam containers are mixed up?
If mixed Zamzam containers cannot be identified, one may take any, provided the handler releases them and none is owner-marked.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWills & InheritanceCan someone make a condition that when I die, your debt to me is forgiven?
A creditor may stipulate that a debt is forgiven on their death; it is treated as a bequest within the one-third limit.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalCommerce & FinanceCan one hoard fuel to maximise profit margins?
Holding back low sulphur diesel is not prohibited unless it causes economic harm or regulators discourage it; then it is hoarding.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleDress & AppearanceIs wearing a silk tie permissible for men?
Wearing a tie made purely of silk is impermissible for men.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleWorshipWhere should Hajj al-Badal be performed from?
Hajj al-Badal must be performed from the appointer's country, unless a deceased's estate cannot cover that cost.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleWorshipCan multiple people sacrifice one sheep for Qurbani?
Under the Hanafi school, several people cannot share one sheep for the obligatory Qurbani; it would only count as nafl.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipConditions for a valid Qurbani
Lists Qurbani conditions: eligible species and ages, no major defects, ownership, Eid days, and after Eid salah in cities.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipWhat is the best animal for Qurbani?
The best Qurbani animal is the most valued: healthy, well-fed, good-looking and free of defects.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipCan outstanding Zakat payments be paid from the estate?
Outstanding zakat is paid from the estate only if bequeathed, up to one third; beyond that adult heirs must consent.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalCommerce & FinanceWhich Junior ISAs are Shariah compliant?
Invest only in a Junior ISA certified as Shariah compliant with a Shariah board and annual audits; cash Junior ISAs are not compliant.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWills & InheritanceCan a person bequeath 100% of their wealth to charity in the absence of inheritors?
With no rightful inheritors, a person may bequeath all of their wealth to charity.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipIs it acceptable to clean one’s nose during Salah?
You may quickly take out a tissue with one hand and wipe your nose during salah without losing your posture.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipAm I Sinful if the Hajj Quota is Full and I cannot go for Hajj This Year?
A full quota does not remove the Hajj obligation; if unable all one's life, provide for proxy Hajj; there is hope of no sin.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipWhat should a person do if a visa for Hajj is not granted?
If Hajj is obligatory but no visa is granted, instruct heirs to have Hajj performed by proxy from a third of the estate.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam DislikedWorshipPerforming the Two Rak’at of Tawaf After Asr Salah
Praying the two rakʿat of tawaf after Asr (until sunset) is makruh; if prayed they are valid but should be repeated.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipIf I use scented soap in Ihram, do I have to give Damm?
Mildly scented soap in ihram does not incur damm but should be avoided; if used, give the amount of sadaqat al-fitr.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalCommerce & FinanceIs it permissible to open a current account in a conventional bank?
A non-interest-paying conventional current account is not unlawful when needed, though Islamic banks should be preferred.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleCommerce & FinanceAre inverse ETFs, stock options and naked options permissible?
Inverse ETFs, stock options and naked options are not permissible investments, even for hedging.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalFood & IngredientsConsuming Medication in Porcine Gelatine Caspules
Gelatine capsules from haram sources are only allowed if no alternative exists and removing or transferring the contents is not viable.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleWorshipWhere should Damm and Sadaqa for Ihram violation be paid?
A damm penalty must be discharged within the Haram, not through a local charity; one may appoint an agent to do it there.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalCommerce & FinanceCan I work in the Risk and Compliance department of a conventional bank?
Income from a risk and compliance role is lawful if not directly involved in riba financing, though Shariah-aligned work is encouraged.
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