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  • Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan?

    March 13, 2026
    Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan? QuestionInterest vs interestAre we allowed to take interest if we…
  • Is Profit From Selling a House Purchased With a Conventional Mortgage Haram?

    March 13, 2026
    Is Profit from Selling a House Purchased with a Conventional Mortgage Haram? Questionas salamu alaykum Sheikh. I have a question regarding profit I made…
  • What Debts Can Be Deducted When Calculating Zakat? Are Credit Cards, Student Loans, and Monthly Payments Deductible?

    March 11, 2026
    What Debts Can Be Deducted When Calculating Zakat? Are Credit Cards, Student Loans, and Monthly Payments Deductible? QuestionMy third question is about the deductions…
  • Who Is Required to Pay Zakat al Mal? Does Having Less Than the Nisab Mean Zakat Is Not Obligatory?

    March 11, 2026
    Who Is Required to Pay Zakat al Mal? Does Having Less Than the Nisab Mean Zakat Is Not Obligatory? QuestionMy first question is about…
  • How Is Zakat Calculated If You Have a Personal Loan Used for Business?

    March 11, 2026
    How Is Zakat Calculated If You Have a Personal Loan Used for Business? QuestionWhat’s the ruling on your zakat if you have a loan…
  • Is a “Halal Mortgage” Valid If the Contract Clearly Lists Interest and a Standard Amortization Schedule?

    March 3, 2026
    Is a “Halal Mortgage” Valid If the Contract Clearly Lists Interest and a Standard Amortization Schedule? Question Assalamu Alaikum, I am seeking guidance on…
  • Is Zakat Obligatory If Someone Has Debt Such as Student Loans or a Mortgage?

    March 3, 2026
    Is Zakat Obligatory If Someone Has Debt Such as Student Loans or a Mortgage? Question Salam! (Asking on behalf of my wife) she was…
  • Is Day Trading Through Online Prop Firms Permissible in Islam?

    February 24, 2026
    Is Day Trading Through Online Prop Firms Permissible in Islam? Question Salam alaikum sheikh. I wanted to ask for a ruling regarding day trading…
  • Can I Count Money I Owe My Friend Toward My Zakat?

    February 23, 2026
    Can I Count Money I Owe My Friend Toward My Zakat? Question My friend paid $4,000 for something I wanted… when we came home…
  • Should I Remove the 2.3 Percent Interest from My RRSP and Then Switch to a Halal Provider?

    February 15, 2026
    Should I Remove the 2.3 Percent Interest from My RRSP and Then Switch to a Halal Provider? Question So, the RBC, the 2.3 interest…