Trade

Q: I am selling physical products on an online website. I had one product in stock, but got two orders for that product. Now, I have two options: 

1. Manufacture the extra product to fulfill both my customers orders. 

2. Buy the extra product from elsewhere and then get it shipped to my customer. 

Are these options halaal? I know that dropshipping is not allowed Islamically as the seller does not own the product at the time of the sale, that is why I want clarification.

Q: Many online platforms such as Takealot, Amazon, Wish, Temu, Shein, etc. sell products which are not owned by these companies or sometimes not in the ownership or possession of these companies. Will it be permissible to purchase from these sites?

Q: 

1. A dealer purchases cars from auctions. Payment is made for these vehicles and the dealer has possession of the vehicle. However, the auctioneers generally delay paperwork and release the logbook, etc. months later. Can the dealer sell the cars before receiving paperwork? 

2. A person purchases a property but does not have the title deed as yet. It is still being processed with the master's office. Is he considered as the owner? Can he sell the property? Can he rent out the property and receive rentals?

Q: A vehicle was purchased on HP (hire to purchase). The bank still holds the log book. Is the purchaser considered to be the owner? Can he sell the vehicle?

Q: If I go to a shop and ask for a refund, if the shop doesn't give me the money back but rather allows me to take something to that value, is it permissible? Please explain.

Q: When I was young I had a play station. Now I am studying in Aalim class. I don't use it anymore. Can I sell my play station?

Q: I own a butcher shop. When we weigh the meat, we weigh it with the plastic and the tray, and we charge him accordingly. Is this fine?

Q: I am in the business of selling sound equipment like speakers, mixers, and amplifiers. To remain competitive. I feel the need to offer a wider range of products, including musical instruments, despite knowing that music equipment may be considered haram. Given this, I have a few concerns: 

1. Is it permissible to sell musical instruments under these circumstances? 

2. If the income from selling such items is haraam, can I use that money to pay taxes? 

3. If selling musical instruments for profit is not permissible, would it be acceptable to sell them at cost price just to stay competitive in the market?

Q: 

1. I sell products from my business website. My supplier has 200 products. I stock 100 items but list all 200 items on the website stating 'available on order'. The customer purchases and pays for the item and I then order and ship it to the customer. Is this permissible? 

2. I post items on my WhatsApp for sale... Customers know I don't have the product. The supplier has numerous agents like myself who advertise and purchase according to order. Customers place orders and once I receive the item, they pick up and pay. Is this permissible or how can this be structured in a permissible manner?

Q: I get many customers who are either semi-drunk or completely intoxicated. Will it be permissible to sell to them?