Business and Dealings

Q: In Islam, is it permissible to use money which is gained from gambling activities such as the lottery, horse racing, betting, etc.?

Q: Is private health insurance allowed in Australia?

Q: I want to know if my husband gives me permission to work outside is it ok? I wear complete hijab except for face. Also I have to speak to my manager sometimes regarding work who is a male. My office has many female co workers and I am very professional with everyone. I don't joke or smile at men. Is it fine for me to work is such conditions. Also I want to ask the money I earn, my husband wants to manage it. He fullfils all my needs but also gives my money to people in need. If I am not willing is he allowed to do so?

Q: I'm in a partnership with my cousin and I wish to exit the partnership. Is it possible for me to go into the same type of business. We have a verbal agreement that neither of us will do the same trade during or after the partnership. Please clarify whether this agreement complies with Shari'ah.

Q: A Muslim shopkeeper does business with a non-muslim who partakes in interest. The non-muslim then buys something from the shopkeeper. Is the money halaal for the Muslim to use?

Q: I have some bank interest money. Can I give it to my real brother because he is not financially strong and he is living with me with his family? We are unable to live together anymore and does not have any source of income. He does not have his own house. According to his condition, please guide us.

Q: A truck lost it's load along the road. People are recovering the load for their own good. Is this halaal for them?

Q: I trade currencies in the Forex market. I do not use leverage or margin, neither do I receive interest or pay any interest. All these things are done through an online broker. Is it permissible?

Q: I want to know if I want some monetary help from my family and I ask them and they help me and I return it after a few weeks, I want to know that is it shirk?

Q: Is Banking job in UK prohibited? Few relatives are saying I must quit bank job immediately as this is Haram. I have concern when Saudi Arabia is Shariah based country than why their banking system is interest based.