Making realistic art of living beings
Q: Is it kufr to make realistic art of living beings? I know it's haram and major sin but is it kufr?
Using medical insurance that is part of one's employment contract
Q: Can I use medical insurance provided to me by the company that I'm working as an employee for my purpose ?
Mocking someone for the way they smile
Q: Is it kufr to mock the way someone smiles.
Stores rounding off the price when selling the product
Q: Some stores mark products at a certain price but round of the amount, for example, the item is marked at R12.99 or R12.95. They then round of the amount and sell the product at R13. There's no question of change. Is this permissible?
Making colouring books with no haraam elements
Q: I would like to know if it is permissible to make colouring books to sell provided that it has no haraam elements in it whatsoever. The books would be marketed to adults specifically as there’s quite a market for it. People find it quite therapeutical and reduces anxiety.
Mother in law living in the same house with the son in law after his wife passes away
Q: If the wife passes away, can her mother live in the same house with the son in law as she has to take care of the children?
Paying interest on a bond with interest money
Q: My question relates to interest which was obtained unknowingly from my medical aids savings account. Can I use this money to pay it into my bond which generates a monthly interest fee.
Masbooq starting his salaah while the imaam is in qa'dah or making salaam
Q:
1. If the latecomer joins the Imam in the first or final tashahhud for even a moment, then does the latecomer finish his tashahhud before rising up (for either the third unit, or to complete his missed units)? If the Imam rises quite soon after the latecomer joins him in the first tashahhud, then is it a factor that the latecomer may be behind the Imam?
2. A latecomer makes the opening takbeer while the Imam is in the first tashahhud. If the Imam begins to rise for the third unit while the latecomer is going down, what does the latecomer do?
3. A latecomer makes the opening takbeer while the Imam is in his final tashahhud. If the Imam says the first Salam while the latecomer is going down to join him, what does the latecomer do?
Khiyaarur ruyat (the option of buying or returning an item) for defective items on online purchases
Q: I humbly request your guidance and a detailed, evidence-based response regarding the following scenario:
Our business sells pharmaceutical machines and occasionally encounters defective units. When a unit is defective, we explicitly inform potential buyers of the defect, share photos of it, and sell the machine at a discounted price. Despite being made aware of the defect, some clients later refuse to pay, citing the defect as the cause. Additionally, we sell various other electronic items through our online store.
In light of this, we request clarification on the following points:
1. Seller’s Obligation to Accept Returns: If the buyer refuses to pay or wants to return the machine on the basis of a disclosed defect, is the seller Islamically obliged to accept the return and refund the buyer?
2. Application of Khiyar-ur-Ruyah: Does khiyar-ur-ruyah (the option to inspect goods before finalizing a sale) apply to pharmaceutical machines sold with clearly disclosed defects?
3. Khiyar-ur-Ruyah in Online Sales: Does khiyar-ur-ruyah generally extend to products purchased online, where the buyer may only see images rather than physically inspecting the item prior to purchase?
Partaking of a family member's qurbaani meat with their consent
Q: A father purchases sheep for his family to fulfill their qurbaani. Each persons qurbaani is sliced and sent to the house together. Everyone in the house is eating everyone’s qurbaani and they are happy with this. Is this correct.