Business and Dealings

Participating in a game named secret sheep for eid which was derived from the game secret santa

Q: Knowing that giving gifts is of great merit and is encouraged in Islam... 

Is it permissible to participate in a game named as secret sheep for eid which people exchange gifts... since it was derived from the name secret santa and the rules etc. all are derived from the secret santa (done on Christmas).

Earnings of a person who works for a company that has some wrong dealings

Q: If I become an electrical engineer and my company takes interest from a bank, will my income be haram? 

If I become an electrical engineer and the company does something haram in a way that they think it's halal (since they don’t know that saying haram is halal is shirk), will I become a disbeliever or sinner for working in that company? 

If my company works with another company that does haram activities or considers haram as halal (since they have no idea that calling haram halal is shirk), then for working in such companies, will I become a disbeliever or sinner? Will my income be haram? Will having the desire to work in such companies make me a disbeliever or sinner? 

If the people in my company are Muslim but they commit shirk or make mockery of Islam, or if they work with companies that do such things — then will I become a disbeliever or sinner for joining those companies? 

And if those companies are at a very high level and offer a handsome salary, will wanting to work there make me a disbeliever or sinner?

Holding the landlord liable for losses caused through electrical faults

Q: I would like to seek your guidance on an issue that has deeply affected me and my livelihood. 

Before signing a 3-year lease for a store, I made it a clear and non-negotiable condition that all the electrical work—plugs, lights, DB board, etc.—must be in 100% working order. Despite this, from the very first day after moving in, we were met with serious electrical problems. 

We tirelessly and continuously complained to the landlord about these issues, both verbally and in writing. On several occasions, we brought the faults to his attention, yet the repairs were either ignored, delayed, or done in an extremely poor and cheap manner. Some electricians even refused to work on the premises after assessing the condition of the electrical system, clearly indicating how bad and dangerous it was. 

We did everything within our capacity to get the matter resolved, but the landlord failed in his responsibility. Unfortunately, this ongoing negligence eventually led to a fire that destroyed my store and stock. I now suffer major losses, while the landlord is relaxed and content, knowing that his own property is insured. 

From a legal perspective, I have a very strong case against him. But before taking any action, I sincerely want to know what is the Islamic ruling in such a matter: Am I Islamically permitted to hold the landlord accountable and seek compensation for my losses, given that I clearly fulfilled my obligations, repeatedly raised my concerns, and the landlord failed to meet his end of the agreement?

Gifting land to one's son during one's lifetime

Q: My grandfather has several children. He had bought some pieces of land on his 3 eldest sons' names. While he was alive he sold two of the plots of land of those two sons' marriage expenditures, but kept the third plot as it is. 

Also, my grandfather did not buy land for his remaining children, but he however left behind a house without a will. 

Now, my grandfather is no more. The 3rd plot of land was bought on my father's name and is still on his name. But my father's siblings are now asking for a share in his plot of land. 

My question is whether they are entitled to any share in my father's land?