Advising Muslim clients not to purchase properties that have haraam businesses and occupations as tenants
Question
As an estate agent I regularly deal in property. Often I am faced with confusion when fellow Muslims wish to buy a property that is currently leased to a non Muslim and haram organisations. Below are some examples of tenants whose buildings are for sale, and I have to advise Muslims whether it is permissible for them to buy in or not:
1. Non Muslim homes
2. Supermarkets that sell haram products
3. Liquor stores
4. Gambling dens
5. Non Muslim places of worship
Answer
Explain to them that these are activities that are haraam and they should abstain from such properties.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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