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Depositing In A Conventional Bank
It is unlawful for a Muslim to deposit his money in a conventional bank when it is possible to deposit the money in a comparable Islamic bank.
It is unlawful for a Muslim to deposit his money in a conventional bank when it is possible to deposit the money in a comparable Islamic bank.
Obligation To Support A Needy Parent
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...
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.
The ruling in regard to depositors taking interest is the same whether the bank is located in a Muslim or in a non-Muslim country. The interest...
Profits And Losses To Overdrawn Accounts
It is permissible for the bank to allow the accounts to be overdrawn however, in the event that they are overdrawn such that no balance remains in...
It is permissible for the bank to allow the accounts to be overdrawn however, in the event that they are overdrawn such that no balance remains in...
Fee For Guaranteeing Operation
It is lawful that a fee be paid to a vendor for the inspection of the cars and their repair when they break down. On the other hand, an agreement...
It is lawful that a fee be paid to a vendor for the inspection of the cars and their repair when they break down. On the other hand, an agreement...
Commission For Finding Clients
It is lawful for the bank to receive a brokerage fee for serving as an intermediary between the client and the insurance company. This fee is...
It is lawful for the bank to receive a brokerage fee for serving as an intermediary between the client and the insurance company. This fee is...
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...
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.
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