Purchasing items during festive season sales
Question
During the November and December seasons, stores and businesses across the country have X mas, Black Friday and festive season sales.
Is it ok to purchase an item on sale during these times, not because of the festive seasons, etc. but simply because, example a sandal is 50 percent off if purchased between Nov -Dec.
Also, if a person takes a car for a service, and the company offers an extra car service at a discounted price during this time, would it be ok to get a service at a discounted price... or should a person wait for maybe January and then do a service and pay the full price or purchase example, a sandal in January at a full price?
Answer
As believers, we do not promote the ways and culture of the kuffaar. However, if a person has the need to purchase something and he purchases it for a cheaper price from a store that is having a sale, then it is permissible.
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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