I dont sell insurance

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Question   I would like to know if working for a short term insurance company haraam.I dont sell insurance but work on existing policies dealing with cars and homes?   Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   It is not permissible to work for an insurance company. Conventional insurance have elements of interest and gambling in them, … [Read more...]

The Temperament Of A Woman

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Understanding The Temperament Of A Woman   Once, a heated argument took place between Imam Abu Yusuf رحمه الله and his wife and she decided to isolate herself from him. In anger, he said to her, "If you do not speak to me by tonight, you are divorced." He continued trying every possible means to get her to speak to him, but she adamantly refused to utter a single word. In desperation, he decided to proceed to Imam Abu Hanifa رحمه … [Read more...]

to know the meaning

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Question   I wanted to know the meaning of the name Ayyaad / Ayaad.     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.    The name is Iyâd with an Alif. Iyâd means something that provides strength like a strong mountain. It is an appropriate name for muslim male child.   And Allah knows best … [Read more...]

about credit cards payment

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Question   I have a question about credit cards payment i would like to know that if i have bought something on credit card and i pay monthly installments on it on which the bank charges interest on it so kindly tell me that since i am paying interest to the bank so is it haram to do that and if it is kindly guide me so i can be on the correct path   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most … [Read more...]

i only pay 2.5%

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Question   . I have a policy for the duration of 10 years, a monthly debit order is put into this policy, only after 10 years i will be able to access this money, my question is concerning zakaat on this amount, will i have to pay yearly on whatever that amount is at the time when zakaat is due or can i pay after the 10 years are up, and if it is permitted to wait after 10 years then should i only pay 2.5% on the full … [Read more...]

give it to charity

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Question   There is a tradition in india that.if someone is going out of the country they put imam-e-zamin on the right hand. Then, when the person leaves the country they will take out the amount ( it can be anything ) from the imam-e-zamin and give it to charity. Is there anything like this in Hadith. Can u please explain the above? Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most … [Read more...]