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Two Accounts Into One
It is permissible for the bank to join two accounts into one in the name of both individuals with the understanding that each of the two will have...
It is permissible for the bank to join two accounts into one in the name of both individuals with the understanding that each of the two will have...
Supporting One’s Parents
With money that is above basic needs, both men and women are equally obligated to support those of their Muslim or non-Muslim parents...
With money that is above basic needs, both men and women are equally obligated to support those of their Muslim or non-Muslim parents...
If one parent is needy and the other is not, the obligation of providing support first returns to the parent who is not needy, then the obligation...
Claiming Back Maintenance Provided To Parents
The one supporting the parent is not entitled to claim any portion of the obligatory or non-obligatory maintenance that has already been provided.
The one supporting the parent is not entitled to claim any portion of the obligatory or non-obligatory maintenance that has already been provided.
Supporting Parents Who Are Not Needy
It is not obligatory to provide one’s parent with financial support when they are not needy, though it is still recommended to give if they ask.
It is not obligatory to provide one’s parent with financial support when they are not needy, though it is still recommended to give if they ask.
Debtor Performing Pilgrimage
Debtors may perform the pilgrimage if the creditor grants permission to delay repayment until after the pilgrimage. Generally, when a debt (whose...
Debtors may perform the pilgrimage if the creditor grants permission to delay repayment until after the pilgrimage. Generally, when a debt (whose...
Pilgrimage With Borrowed Money
A pilgrimage performed with borrowed money is valid provided the conditions for performing pilgrimage are met and the creditor obliges. The debtor...
A pilgrimage performed with borrowed money is valid provided the conditions for performing pilgrimage are met and the creditor obliges. The debtor...
Pilgrimage Without Creditor’s Consent
The debtor is entitled to perform the pilgrimage without taking permission from the creditors if the debtor has no arrears and if his performing...
The debtor is entitled to perform the pilgrimage without taking permission from the creditors if the debtor has no arrears and if his performing...
The obligation to perform the pilgrimage is lifted once one performs it – whether through borrowed money or otherwise.
Delaying The Obligatory Pilgrimage
Once the physical, logistical and financial conditions exist for performing the pilgrimage, the individual is obligated to perform it that same...
Once the physical, logistical and financial conditions exist for performing the pilgrimage, the individual is obligated to perform it that same...
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