Question There is a hadith which mentioned Ummu Sofian complained to the prophet s.a.w. that Abu Sofian is a stingy man & did not give what was due to her & asked whether she could take part of his property to cover her needs & the Prophet (pbuh) permitted it. Answer According to the narration […]
Recovering a Debt
Question Resorting to legal means in the present unIslamic system would be expensive & takes a lot of time & effort.I thoght there is a hadis where the prophet allowed Ummu Sofian to take Abu Sofian’s property because he does not give her rights as he was stingy. Answer I would appreciate if you could […]
About Taking Wages for Performing Acts of Worship in Islam
Question It is completely not allowed in Islam to take wages being an Imaam of the mosque or teaching Qur’an… I can prove it by many Qur’anic ayats and hadiths. Answer On the whole, I do not have much of a difference of opinion with you. However, I do not consider the referred restriction to […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 4
Question So, basically is it moral justification that matters most for you or is it that since this thing has been forbidden in Qur’an so you are not ready to accept its justification otherwise? You know what I think, no matter what I or world say will ever make you believe cause you believe what […]
Further Exchange on Copyright Laws
Question My brother, I think you have an incorrect understanding of this issue. Can you clarify how you come to your position, in light of the discussion below: Protection of intellectual property: Its reality and its Shar`i rule Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim The idea of protecting intellectual property arose in the shade of the capitalist ideology. […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 3
Question You made the following question. I had to assume the word ‘Borrower‘ for Lender. Please inform me if I am wrong. Why – on what basis – would the borrower demand a predetermined rate of increase on the amount that he has actually lent? 1st logic: first we must be clear of the word […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 2
Question Please answer my particular inquiry and don’t send me what you have already said so far about ‘Riba’ to figure out myself. Thank you. How can interest be regarded as Zulm1 in todays’ world where everyone is taking benefit from the banking system? How can we say that it is injustice where as its the […]
Further Discussion…”Justification of Riba” Part 1
Question Asalamu Alaikum! I excitedly read your much-awaited response with happiness today because I realized I might not have made myself clear. In fact, I am in TOTAL agreement with you that the depreciation of the currency is not Ribbah. That is merely depreciation based on the economy. As I stated previously that part of […]
A Final Comment on Inheritance and the Law of Awl
Comment Thank you very much again brother Moiz for a very detailed response to my letter and a very quick response as well. You have obviously considered all the facts. No doubt you are aware of this already but for the benefit of anyone who is not familiar with the view of Hadrat AbdAllah ibn […]
Further Questions/Comments on the Explanation of the Law of Inheritance
Question Thank you very much indeed, brother Moiz, for a detailed response to my questions. I hope other Muslim brothers will benefit from our exchange. I would like to make a few comments to your response if I may. My first comment is on the doctrine of awl. As Muslims, we all believe that the […]