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Rent, Leases & Ijarah

1,369 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Rent, Leases & Ijarah, part of Business & Finance. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

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Rent, Leases & Ijarah fatawa — page 16 of 35

  1. Mufti Online28 Nov 2016

    Rental based on percentage of turnover

    Is it permissible for the lessor to charge the lessee a rental based on his turnover in the case where they fix a ceiling for the maximum rental and…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  2. Mufti Online27 Nov 2016

    Encouraging customers to apply for a credit card

    I work in a department store, and as part of the job we are obliged to encourage customers to get a store card, which is a credit card, and if they…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  3. Ask Imaam24 Nov 2016

    Was Aishah favored over the other wives (may Allah be pleased with them all) and why was a companion (may Allah be pleased with him) not allowed to marry a barren woman?

    Dear Ask Imam Team, Somedays back a non-Muslim had asked a few questions which made me confused and I couldn't answer it. I am really tensed about…

    Mufti Sohail ibn Arif
  4. Mufti Online22 Nov 2016

    Charging fees for teaching

    Is it permissible to charge money for teaching the knowledge of Deen? For example, can teachers teach the Quraan Majeed to kids and charge money for…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  5. Mufti Online22 Nov 2016

    Fixing a ceiling in turnover clause rental agreement

    I read the fatwa regarding rental based on percentage of turnover being impermissible. I would like to query further that in the case where the…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  6. Mufti Online20 Nov 2016

    Working in a shop which sells halaal and haraam items

    Please advise if it is permissible to work in a shop partially selling musical instruments (on condition when one can not find any other suitable…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  7. Mufti Online20 Nov 2016

    Installing an ATM machine on one’s premises

    Your answer on installing an ATM refers : "since it is possible for one to withdraw interest bearing loans through this medium, it will not be…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  8. Mufti Online7 Nov 2016

    Paying one's staff the full salary

    I am heading a small stitching and knitting centre where three ladies work. They are all Alhamdulillah purda observant and no male goes there. One…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  9. Mufti Online25 Oct 2016

    Rental based on percentage of turnover

    A person leases out his property to someone. He tells the lessee that the monthly rental will be 5% of the turnover the lessee makes while trading…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  10. Mufti Online9 Oct 2016

    Identifying and marking churches, wine shops, etc, on a map

    I am planning to join google and the work relates to working on maps. So we may have to highlight places like Musjids, churches, malls and wine…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  11. Mufti Online3 Oct 2016

    Renting one's property to a non-Muslim

    I had rented out my property to a non-muslim who is running online shopping business i mean he is selling ladies clothes from there so my question…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  12. Mufti Online28 Sep 2016

    Installing an ATM on one’s premises

    Is it permissible for one to have an ATM installed in his store? The ATM machine offers a person many benefits and advantages such as being able to…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  13. Mufti Online6 Sep 2016

    Lease agreements

    Please advise on lease agreements: 1. Is it necessary for a formal lease agreement contract to be in conformity with the Shariah? I understand that…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  14. Mufti Online1 Sep 2016

    Working for Uber Eats

    I am a student who wishes to take up a job with Uber Eats. The job is basically to deliver food which can include haraam food and even alcohol. Uber…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  15. Mufti Online27 Aug 2016

    Working in the airport cargo department

    I am working in Dubai Airport. I am working in Cargo. We are handling Cargo going to US military Bases in Afghanistan on a daily basis. Cargo…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  16. Mufti Online23 Aug 2016

    Air hostess refusing to serve alcohol

    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…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  17. Ask Imaam11 Aug 2016

    Rental Contract

    Assalamualikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Muftisab, My name is ... and I have taken a flat for lease for three years by paying Rs 20 lakhs and a…

    Ismail Desai
  18. Mufti Online9 Aug 2016

    Working for banks

    Is Banking job in UK prohibited? Few relatives are saying I must quit bank job immediately as this is Haram. I have concern when Saudi Arabia is…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  19. Mufti Online8 Aug 2016

    Working as a pilot

    If I am a pilot working for an airline that serves or sells alcohol to its passengers, does that make my salary tainted and haraam?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  20. Mufti Online7 Aug 2016

    Avoiding disputes

    I have rented a flat for my family in Dubai. But now my family has moved to USA So now I want my flat to sublet someone interested. As per the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  21. Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2016

    A permissible incentive for tenants to pay their rentals on time

    In one of your earlier Q&A’s, you stated that it is not permissible to charge a tenant a penalty for late payment of rent as it would be interest. I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Working as a pilot

    Is it permissible for a man to work as a pilot, even though alcohol is served in the plane?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  23. Mufti Online30 Jul 2016

    Internet service provider

    My brother would like to start a business as an ISP (internet service provider). He will basically be providing internet to the users in his local…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  24. Mufti Online18 Jul 2016

    Car tracker company paying the value of the car

    There is a certain car tracker company that charges an installation fee of R1400. Thereafter, they charge a monthly fee of R120. If one’s car gets…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  25. Mufti Online18 Jul 2016

    Charging the tenant a fixed rent

    Is it permissible to include in a lease agreement with a commercial tenant that they will be responsible for the following: 1) Monthly municipal…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  26. Mufti Online25 May 2016

    Hospital provided medical plan

    I have taken a medical plan given directly by the hospital for my wife for the duration of her pregnancy. They provide this plan for each trimester.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  27. Mufti Online19 May 2016

    Zakaat on property

    Which amount zakaat should be paid on, rent received or value of rental investment property?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  28. Mufti Online18 May 2016

    Sharing a hotel room

    A hotel lets out its rooms on a per person charge basis. Zaid books a room for three nights on the basis of one person staying and accordingly only…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  29. Mufti Online7 May 2016

    Working as a customs officer

    I work as a customs officer who collects tax from people. I had heard that it's haraam and I really want to know the truth.

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  30. Mufti Online24 Apr 2016

    Earning through google ads

    If I make a software and allow Google to display ads on it to earn, what kind of income is it?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  31. Mufti Online24 Apr 2016

    Earning through advertising on one's website

    Can I allow companies to place advertisements on my website and charge them for it?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  32. Mufti Online24 Apr 2016

    Imaamat contract

    I have the following questions regarding the employment of an imaam: 1. Can the imaam claim full pay if he leads only four salaahs while his…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  33. Mufti Online23 Apr 2016

    Working for a bank

    In a banking institution the only income they do earn is through Riba. There is no other income generation process involved in a Bank's system. And…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  34. Mufti Online20 Apr 2016

    Doing personal work out of office time

    My question is that "freelance work is allowed in Islam or not?" Let me tell you the details. I have signed the contract with my company and in my…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  35. Mufti Online18 Apr 2016

    Paying for the repair work done to one’s phone

    About three years ago, I sent my phone for repairs. When I went to fetch it, they told me that they could not repair it, so I did not pay them.…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  36. Ask Imaam12 Apr 2016

    Please suggest a good name for our Son

    Allah has bless with Baby boy Please suggest one good name for your baby as per sunnat.

    Huzaifah Deedat
  37. Ask Imaam8 Apr 2016

    Can I please get some clarification as to the permissability of taweez/amulet

    Can I please get some clarification as to the permissability of taweez/amulet, many sources say that taweez is impermissable however I am confused…

    Syed Haneef Ahmed
  38. Mufti Online7 Apr 2016

    Working in a place where alcohol is sold

    If someone works where they sell alcohol drinks but he also prays namaz five times and fasts in the month of Ramadhaan, would Allah Ta'ala accept…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  39. Mufti Online5 Apr 2016

    Working for banks

    Is it halaal to do job in banks? Please explain.

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  40. Mufti Online4 Apr 2016

    Paying double for working on public holidays

    My employer says that paying double for working on public holidays is against Shariah. Please advise if this is correct?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee

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