Is it permissible to buy or sell something at a specific price at a specific time; for example, to agree with someone to sell something for ten dollars on the thirty-first day, where my profit or loss will depend on the price of this thing at that time, and the same applies to buying?
It is permissible to purchase a described commodity to be delivered at a specified future date, provided that the full payment is made at the time of the contract. This […]
Are all IRAs restricted like the 401(k) with the same Zakat rulings?
No. Some IRAs (like Roth IRAs) have their contributions taxed and because of this are penalty-free; so they work differently than 401(k) and non-taxed IRAs. At age 59-and-a-half, after one […]
What if a person owes Zakat to a retirement account but does not have the cash liquidity to pay from their available wealth?
The Fiqh Council of North America has ruled the following on this topic:If one’s due Zakat payment on such an account exceeds what one has the means to pay from […]
What is the argument for paying Zakat on restricted accounts?
Scholars who contend that one must pay Zakat on restricted accounts hold that one can, in fact, withdraw from a restricted account, even if one incurs a penalty, fees, and […]
What if the 401(k) account imposes restrictions and penalties if withdrawn prematurely?
Scholars differ in their opinions on this topic:Some scholars say, no Zakat due if the account imposes restrictions and penalties on one’s use and withdrawal of its funds arguing that […]
Is Zakat owed on retirement accounts, such as a 401(k)?
Yes, if one has full, free access to the account.
Do we pay Zakat on 401k before the due date matures?
The scholars have differed on zakah due on 401(k) and adopted four main opinions: 1. Some have considered the zakatable amount to be that after subtracting penalties and taxes that […]
Is investing in 401k permissible in Islam?
The 401k structure itself is not problematic, rather the underlying investments are what determine permissibility from a religious perspective. You might consider checking with your company if they offer a […]
Is it permissible to purchase a house if the seller and the lender are the same entity?
Below, please take a look at the answer extracted from the study presented by Dr. Main Alqudah at the AMJA 16th Annual Imams’ Conference. https://www.amjaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Contemporary-Issues-Related-To-Buying-RealEstate-Alqudah.pdf Second: Financing with Construction Companies […]
What is the Islamic ruling on options contracts on shares/stocks?
The object of the option contract is merely the right to buy or sell for a certain price. So what is being sold is the option itself, and this contract […]
Are gifts and cash incentives offered by banks to account holders Islamically permissible?
There are various scenarios when it comes to accepting gifts from a bank: If the gift is offered to someone who has no connection with the bank, such as one […]
Should a long-term debt be returned on the due date for the amount previously borrowed or its current value today?
Some scholars rule that it gets paid with the same amount promised in the past regardless of the difference in value.Some scholars rule that it gets paid with the same […]
