Permissible and Impermissible employment

Designing websites or apps which contain haraam elements

1 week ago By user2

Q: I am a UI/UX designer based in Bangladesh. UI/UX means the apps we see on mobile and the websites we see on the web. I design those interfaces, and then a developer codes them so that people like you and me can use or view them. That’s what I do for a living. The design I create doesn’t go directly to the users or the public — it is first developed by a developer, and only after that does it go live for users to see or use. 

I wanted to seek your guidance regarding what kind of design work is considered Halal or Haram in my field. As a designer, I sometimes receive project offers from different industries, and I want to make sure my work remains within Islamic boundaries. 

For example:

1. If I design a medical website, can I include an image of a doctor or model who is not wearing hijab but is dressed modestly? Is that permissible? 

2. What types of projects are allowed for me as a Muslim designer? For instance: 
• Can I design apps or websites related to music (for example, ticket booking apps for concerts)? 
• Can I design gaming websites or apps? or let me what to avoid. 

3. Can I design a website for another religion? For example, if I need to create a Christmas-themed website or include elements that represent other faiths — would that be permissible for me as a Muslim designer? 

4. In my work, I sometimes use AI tools that generate images or videos. Is it permissible to generate human or animal images using AI? 

5. Related to that, is it permissible if I train AI using my own photos and then generate images of myself in different clothes or poses for design or presentation purposes? I want to ensure my income and work remain Halal, In shaa Allah, and I would truly appreciate your advice and guidance on these matters.

Passing on lessons online to a non-mahram via messages

1 month ago By user2

Q: If a female gave written lessons that she copied and wrote to a non mahram online by forwarding paragraphs of the written down lessons with the reason being like tuition or teaching and the non mahram paid her for this, is the money earned through these lessons haraam? 

Are any purchases made using that money also haraam? There was no calling involved so the non mahram did not see or hear the female and it was via messages. Sometimes the non mahram may have asked questions and the female would respond.

Keeping track of an insurance company's products and payments

2 months ago By user2

Q: I work as a programmer for a company that has multiple customers like jet, Edgar's, Pep, Hollard, etc. 

Whatever the client requires, we create a program for it. 

One of our biggest systems is to create and maintain a program that allows Hollard to keep track of their customers insurance products and payments. We do not gain an income from the insurance payments but they pay us an admin fee for the use of the system. Is this considered a halaal income?

Earning money through social media tasks

3 months ago By user2

Q: There is a platform where you earn money by engaging with social media—liking and following users on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Every day, you're given a set number of simple social media tasks (such as following a profile or liking a post), and you're paid for completing them. 

When you first join, you're required to purchase a package—this is often referred to as an "exam" or "activation" package. The size of your daily task quota (and potential earnings) depends on the package you choose. For example, if you buy a package worth around $550, you'll receive 7 tasks per day. More expensive packages generally unlock more tasks and higher daily earnings. 

You can also boost your income through referrals. By inviting others to join CloudBoost, you earn a commission when they sign up and purchase a package. Additionally, when the people you invited start referring others, you earn a percentage of their activity as well—creating a multi-level earning structure. Is this pyramide scheme and therefore haraam?

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