Buying and Selling
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What is the ruling on buying a house with an interest-based loan in America due to the unavailability of Islamic banks? Is it permissible to sell the house to eliminate usury if refinancing through an Islamic bank becomes possible, but only after some time? What is the meaning of Allah's saying, "And give up what remains [due to you] of interest," in this situation?
What should I do with the large amount of public money that I acquired through illicit means (bribery and embezzlement), now that I have repented to Allah, knowing that it cannot be returned to the corrupt officials, and most of my possessions are from this money, which has increased and decreased due to trade, and from which I have spent on marriage, household expenses, relatives, and those in need? Is it permissible for me to keep some of it for my own needs?
What is the ruling on purchasing foreign books that some bookstores have photocopied and sold to students at low prices, without the knowledge of the publishing houses that hold the copyrights? Is it permissible or forbidden?
Is it permissible for an employee to take goods from the company he works for and sell them in his private store without the knowledge of the company owner, given the latter's refusal of such an action?
What is the ruling of Islamic law on taking 4% of the profits from the money of my relatives who have invested their money with me, in exchange for 4% of the monthly profits, which are originally 8%?
Is it considered a lie to claim that the price of the land reached 100 while it did not exceed 80?
Is it permissible for a young man to keep the built plot of land he bought from the profits of his trade, knowing that a portion of the capital for this trade came from selling stolen goods, but he has repented and returned the value of the stolen goods and disposed of the rest of the unlawfully acquired money, taking into account that this land is the location of his current trade?
Is it permissible to obligate members of a commercial establishment to pay monthly expenses estimated at 10 dinars, despite differences in their purchases and shares, and some of them not committing to buying from the establishment? And is it permissible to deduct a percentage from "dead or semi-dead" debts from a member's subscription if they wish to withdraw?
Is zakat obligatory on land purchased by installments, upon which a hawl (lunar year) has passed while it is in the possession of the buyer, given his lack of a firm intention for it (investment or personal construction)?
What is the ruling on engaging in buying and selling with those whose lawful wealth is mixed with unlawful wealth, and is unlawful wealth forbidden in itself or because of its earner?
Is it permissible to own horses for racing and earn money from it, as well as sell them?
Is zakat obligatory on land purchased for the purpose of investment through building and selling, while it is still vacant before construction, knowing that it meets the conditions, according to the Maliki school of thought?
Is the sale considered valid if merchandise (light bulbs) that has not yet arrived in the city is purchased, given that both the seller and the buyer know its type, price, and popularity in the market, and that the initiative came from the seller? Does this sale fall under the category of receiving goods before their arrival? Is the buyer sinful as a result? How can he expiate this sin, knowing that the sale took place with the consent of both parties?
What is the ruling on eating lunch and accepting a chocolate gift from a company that deals with usury, and what should I do to expiate that if it is unlawful?
What is the ruling on participating in bank shares, such as the Emirates Bank in Saudi Arabia? Is it permissible or forbidden?
What is the legitimate Islamic alternative to investing in global stock markets, to encourage Muslims to abandon these forbidden dealings?
Is it permissible for one to cash a check themselves from the bank against a debt owed to them by the check's issuer?
What is the ruling on working as a truck driver transporting building materials that are purchased by those who take out usurious loans to build homes in a city where usurious loans are widespread?
Is it considered a lie for me to tell someone who wants to borrow money from me, "I don't have any," even though I have savings for future purposes? And are there specific conditions that must be met by the person who wants to borrow from me, such as being someone who performs prayers?
How do you pay Zakat on your car parts trade, knowing that your personal capital does not exceed 10%, and you rely on buying and selling on credit, with debts owed to you and by you?
What is the ruling on a real estate agent selling to his client at a price higher than requested, and keeping the excess for himself?
Is Zakat legally obligatory on the proceeds from selling a villa that had been offered for sale for three years to pay off debts, knowing that the amount is not enough to pay off the entire debt, and is it permissible to give Zakat and forsake the rights of the creditors?
What is the ruling on a person specialized in computer programming who works on a program for buying and selling currencies, knowing that he deals with those who trade with interest-based (riba) companies and with those who do not?
What is the amount of zakat due on 600 shares of the Industrial Company, valued at 10,000 Saudi Riyals, on which a year and a half has passed?