Business and Dealings

Q: I am working as a real estate agent. Whenever a deal is done, we take a 2% commission from both sides i.e. from the buyer as well as from the owner. Is this acceptable in Islam?

Q: If a person who stole my phone starts running away from me after stealing my phone and whilst running his phone falls out of his pocket. What should I do with his phone?

Q: I saw a story online regarding an air hostess who refused to serve alcohol. She is a wage employee of the airline and the passengers are not Muslims. Is her refusal to serve alcohol permissible?

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?