Shaykh Muhammad Carr

January 18, 2025 3 mins

Can an Expected Profit Clause Be Included in a Valid Islamic Contract?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Can an expected profit clause, such as “The expected profit is X% per month,” be included in a wakala bi al-Istithmar contract without violating the principle that the wakil cannot guarantee profits? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]
January 18, 2025 2 mins

Are the Commissions Earned for Advancing My Own Funds Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is my job halal or haram? I assist merchants by advancing my funds to clear negative balances, and in return, I receive a commission three times the usual amount earned by the merchant. Additionally, I earn a “lucky bonus” as a reward for covering negative balances. Does this arrangement […]
January 17, 2025 3 mins

What Is a Permissible Profitable Price?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I am starting an online business selling 18k gemstone jewelry and seek guidance on setting a permissible, profitable price. Should I use an appraisal to determine the price and include both my profit and appraisal costs? ِAnswer Thank you for your question. May Allah bless you and your business. […]
January 11, 2025 2 mins

Is It Haram to Approve Payments from a Company Credit Line with Interest?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I work in a role where I approve payments from a company credit line with interest, encourage clients to use factoring with interest, and respond to inquiries about letters of credit with interest. Is any of this considered haram and related to riba? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, […]
January 6, 2025 3 mins

Is a Loan That Charges a 1% Fee for Lending Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  For a student visa, a student must demonstrate financial stability by showing a certain amount of money in their bank account. Often, students do not have the total required amount. In such cases, the bank employs a method in which the student deposits 10% of the total amount needed […]
January 6, 2025 2 mins

Can Mudaraba Be Employed to Generate Rental Income?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible under Mudaraba for me, as the investor (Rabb al-Mal), to provide funds to the entrepreneur (mudarib) to purchase a vehicle for rental income, considering the differing opinions on permissible business activities, such as trading?  Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Mudaraba […]
January 5, 2025 3 mins

Is It Permissible in the Shafi‘i School to Sell Print-on-Demand Products?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible in the Shafi‘i School to sell print-on-demand products where I don’t possess the item, but instead design it, advertise it, and receive a percentage after the printing company ships it to the customer? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you […]
January 5, 2025 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Sell Saunas Given Their Potential Misuse?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to manufacture and sell saunas, considering their use may involve exposure of the ‘awra in group settings, such as in resorts, spas, and clubs? Answer Manufacturing and selling saunas is permissible in principle because saunas are not inherently impermissible. They are neutral tools that can be […]
January 3, 2025 2 mins

Can I Give Interest to a Relative in Need?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Can I give bank interest to help a relative in a financial crisis pay off their riba-based loan, given that we must dispose of interest money and lack Islamic banks here? Please explain, especially concerning the zakat rules on such loans. ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
January 3, 2025 3 mins

What Do I Do with Interest Accrued on My Savings Account Opened by My Father?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I recently learned that interest (riba) is haram. In 2012, my father opened a savings account for me, which has accumulated 60,000 interest. Should I donate this amount without expecting any reward? Also, can I do so secretly if my father refuses to accept it? ِAnswer In the Name […]
January 3, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible for a Paint Contractor to Render Services Until the House Is S...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible for a paint contractor to agree to perform minor maintenance on painted areas until a house is sold, with part of their payment withheld until that time? The contractor only provides labor; this maintenance is included in their initial price. ِAnswer Thank you for your question. […]
January 3, 2025 3 mins

Are Farming Partnerships Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I own agricultural land and provide the seeds, while another family manages the farming operations, including hiring workers. We then split the crops. Is this arrangement permissible? ِAnswer Thank you for your question. May Allah bless your efforts. According to the relied-upon view (mu‘tamad) in the Shafi‘i School, this […]
December 30, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Work for Amazon Web Services?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible to work for Amazon Web Services or accept funding from them, considering they provide halal services but have clients that include companies involved in haram activities? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Working for Amazon Web Services is permissible, provided that […]
December 30, 2024 2 mins

Is Selling a Musical Instrument or Its Parts Sinful in the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In the Shafi‘i School, does selling a musical instrument or its parts to someone who intends to reconstruct or use it constitute assisting in sin? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. In the Shafi‘i School, selling a musical instrument, […]
December 20, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Run a Tutoring Business?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible to run a tutoring business where we match tutors with clients, manage scheduling, and handle payments while paying tutors a fixed amount? I want to ensure there is nothing impermissible in this model. ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray […]
December 16, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Earn What You Did Not Work For?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to receive a commission for a call that my account manager added to my quota to assist me, even though I did not personally work on it? Answer May Allah reward you for ensuring that your earnings are halal. Receiving a commission for a call added […]
December 15, 2024 2 mins

Does Extending My Gym Membership Constitute Riba?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I am currently in an 18-month gym contract that costs $45 fortnightly. Due to a 3-month holiday, the gym has offered to freeze my membership at $5 per week, extending my contract by 3 months, making the total duration 23 months. Is this considered riba because the total amount […]
December 8, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Invest in Digital Gold?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible to invest in digital gold, where ownership is represented electronically but backed by physical gold stored by a vaulting service? ِAnswer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for ensuring that your investments are permissible. Investing in digital gold, where ownership is represented electronically […]
December 4, 2024 2 mins

Is Indexation of Loans Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My friend asked for a loan to buy a house, but I’m concerned about inflation eroding the value of the money. Is it permissible to peg the loan to the value of gold? Alternatively, can I lend gold coins, and my friend repays with the same amount of gold? […]
November 24, 2024 3 mins

Are Funeral Plans Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  With funeral costs rising, is taking out a funeral plan with a bank permissible? Some scholars say it resembles insurance and may involve interest. Can we use such plans? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. […]
November 23, 2024 9 mins

Youth, Identity, and Islam: Exploring Identity and Faith by Shaykh Muhammad Carr

This is the first of four articles based on the On-Demand Course ‘Youth, Identity, and Islam’, will delves into the intersection of faith, identity, and societal challenges, providing practical strategies to build resilience and a strong sense of self. Exploring Faith and Identity Faith and identity are fundamental aspects of human existence, shaping how we […]
November 18, 2024 2 mins

Can I Use the Return on Funds That I Plan to Gift?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I plan to gift my share of the inheritance to my brother, but we haven’t been able to connect due to misunderstandings. Can I keep the money in my halal savings account, which generates profit, and use the profits while I wait to give him the full amount? Is […]
November 1, 2024 2 mins

Is Online Gold Trading Without Leverage and Interest Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to engage in online gold trading with leverage if no interest is involved? Answer May Allah reward you for ensuring that your income is permissible. Online gold trading is generally considered impermissible, even in the absence of leverage and interest. The problem with the validity of […]
October 30, 2024 2 mins

Can I Use the Proceeds from Selling My Guitar?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I sold a guitar and used some of the proceeds, along with my own income, to buy a bicycle. I later learned that selling haram items is considered void (batil). Does this affect my ownership of the bicycle, and can I continue to use it? Answer In the Name […]
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