Business and Dealings

Q: I would like to know if interest (ribaa) money can be used to pay off debts? Can it be given to a Muslim to pay off debts owing to a Muslim? The person with the debt cannot afford to pay off the debt.

Q: I want to know if age pension is halaal to take irrespective of whether a person needs it or not? Particularly if that person has never worked in his life. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Q: If you lie to get wealth, does the wealth become haram?

Q: I want to sell my car and I know that in most cases, people will not be able to buy it cash. I know a car dealer who arranges finance from the bank for customers. Can I advertise the car and say that finance can be arranged, and when a customer comes to me, I will send him to the car dealer who I know will assist him with the finance? Will this be permissible?

Q: The consultancy through which I am getting job in Saudi is asking for 1 lakh money for the job they are providing. Is it halaal to give money to them or is it just like bribery? Could you please help me out? The consultancy found the job for me in Saudi.

Q: I have a question regarding my current situation. I am a full time student at a madersah and I have a mental disability. I am a revert and my parents (who are non muslims) fund my medication. I just recently remembered that they have health insurance and that they have been using it. I was aware of it this whole time but I totally forgot it was harram. In my case, is it possible to continue this or should I stop taking medication from them?

Q:

1. Is it permissible to work as a financial manager or internal auditor at a conventional bank (like Absa, FNB, Standard Bank) or in the financial services division of a company whose main income is not derived from their banking division?

2. Is it permissible to work at investment banks like Rand Merchant Bank, Sanlam, Allan Gray, Investec, Old Mutual, etc.?

3. Is it permissible to work at insurance companies like Discovery, Outsurance, etc.?

Q: I was offered to be a clown for a day. Is it permissible?

Q: An apa teaches some kids for free. It was made clear also that no gifts will be accepted. One of the students mother is an optometrist, who the apa uses. Apa insists on her taking payment for the glasses etc but she refuses, probably based on the fact that her children are being taught maktab by the apa. Is it permissible for the apa to accept this as a gift?

Q: Can I take a pension policy from LIC?