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Misappropriating Non-Muslim's Wealth
Islam does not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims in the matter of misappropriation. Some Muslims mistakenly regard the theft of...
Islam does not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims in the matter of misappropriation. Some Muslims mistakenly regard the theft of...
Copyright
It is obligatory to abide by the laws of copyright and intellectual property unless doing so compels one to do something impermissible or refrain...
It is obligatory to abide by the laws of copyright and intellectual property unless doing so compels one to do something impermissible or refrain...
Earnest Money
It is permissible to accept or pay earnest money (arbun) in the Shariah.
It is permissible to accept or pay earnest money (arbun) in the Shariah.
Brokerage Fees
Yes, it is permissible to pay such a brokerage fee as such a payment is like a commission paid to one who brings a client or customer to the bank.
Yes, it is permissible to pay such a brokerage fee as such a payment is like a commission paid to one who brings a client or customer to the bank.
Returning Wrongfully Acquired Property
It is obligatory to return wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner as soon as one is able, even if at one's own expense assuming no harm...
It is obligatory to return wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner as soon as one is able, even if at one's own expense assuming no harm...
Compensation In Form Of Market Equivalent
If the owner and the one who misappropriated both agree that the owner will take the equivalent market value of the misappropriated item rather...
If the owner and the one who misappropriated both agree that the owner will take the equivalent market value of the misappropriated item rather...
It is obligatory for one to return items misappropriated during childhood oneself.
Repaying Misappropriated Usufruct
Misappropriated usufruct (e.g. electricity, rental property) is repayed monetarily an amount equivalent to the rental cost of similar usufruct for...
Misappropriated usufruct (e.g. electricity, rental property) is repayed monetarily an amount equivalent to the rental cost of similar usufruct for...
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