Business and Dealings

Q: Is there barakah in a woman's earnings?

Q: Someone gifted me set of wine glasses (tumblers), how should I dispose of it? Could it be given to a kaafir or not?

Q: I have a business where I sell shoes. Yesterday, I found out that the inner lining of some of the shoes which I am selling is made from pigskin. Is it permissible for me to sell these shoes?

Q: I applied for university job. I want to be selected therefore kindly give me a wazifa to do my job in university.

Q: Please confirm if it is Islamically allowed to be on social security parents as I have heard that it is from money that is from unislamic sources such as riba and gambling etc, and we should not partake in it. I know that some people pretend to be a single mother when their not. They are lying and that is impermissible.They lie to obtain more money for themselves, their husband and their kids. But I am telling the truth me and my husband are on fortnightly payments. My children also receive some money from the government on a fortnightly basis. Is this allowed? Please confirm as I am very concerned about this issue.

Q: A person gave his car to an agent to sell. While he was taking the car to show it to a customer, he met in an accident. While avoiding one car, the agent panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of applying the brakes. Who is liable for the damage?

Q: A father has a business and employs his son as a manager of the business. The father stipulates the salary of the son as follows: 

On a monthly basis the son will receive R2000 (for example) as salary, which will escalate 10% yearly, and together with that, the son will share 50% of the profits yearly with the father, after deducting business expenses. Is this permissible?

Q: I am working as a distributor for a company that sells gas, electricity and mobile phone contracts. The company’s trademark is the picture of a pig. Is it permissible for me to work for this company?

Q: I have entered into a business partnership with two friends; one who is a Muslim and one who is a non-Muslim. Is it permissible for me to be in partnership with a non-Muslim?

Q: I have to travel with two female friends about 3 hours from Melbourne. My husband has given me permission to go and I will not be spending the night away from him. This trip is for business and it is necessary for me to attend. Can I go to this meeting or should I not go?