Selling 30 rupees airtime for 32 rupees
Question
Is it permissible to take extra amount on mobile load. Also is it permissible to take extra amount on utility bill payment. Explanation: Today we see every mobile load shopkeeper takes 1 rupee extra on mobile load. Like if we want to load 30 rupees, loader gets 32 rupees and loads 30 rupees. Will this extra two rupees be sood or not?
Answer
It is permissible for him to sell you 30 rupee airtime for 32 rupees.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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