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Begging
Begging is offensive for those not in need, where a person in "need" is defined as one unable to feed oneself and one's dependents for a period of...
Begging is offensive for those not in need, where a person in "need" is defined as one unable to feed oneself and one's dependents for a period of...
Giving To Beggar When Certain Of Unlawful Usage
It is impermissible to give to any beggar that one is certain will not use the money lawfully; it is offensive to give to any beggar that one...
It is impermissible to give to any beggar that one is certain will not use the money lawfully; it is offensive to give to any beggar that one...
Engaging In Doubtful Transactions
As a general rule, it is offensive to engage in the doubtful. In relation to commercial dealings, any transaction in which one doubts its...
As a general rule, it is offensive to engage in the doubtful. In relation to commercial dealings, any transaction in which one doubts its...
It is offensive to enter into a transaction with a Muslim when there is doubt about whether the worth that he derived directly from unlawful...
Seeking Return Of Brokerage Fee
The amount paid as the brokerage fee is the right of the broker and may not be taken back after the contract is signed regardless of whether or not...
The amount paid as the brokerage fee is the right of the broker and may not be taken back after the contract is signed regardless of whether or not...
Payment Of Trade Bills
It is lawful to pay the exporter upon arrival of the bill of lading and before the goods are delivered.
It is lawful to pay the exporter upon arrival of the bill of lading and before the goods are delivered.
Entering Into Contract That Entails The Unlawful
It is unlawful to enter into a contract that directly entails the unlawful (i.e. work that is itself unlawful or even assists in the unlawful) or...
It is unlawful to enter into a contract that directly entails the unlawful (i.e. work that is itself unlawful or even assists in the unlawful) or...
Accepting Compensation From Unlawful Source
It is impermissible to accept any form of compensation from a source when the recipient is certain that the very earnings used in the transaction...
It is impermissible to accept any form of compensation from a source when the recipient is certain that the very earnings used in the transaction...
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