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Abiding by stipulations for OEM software use
Assalaamu alaykum. There is a software called OEM (original equipment manufacturer) software, this is basically software that is cheaper than the retail edition of the software because it does not have packaging. It is software that is sold to computer builders and hardware manufacturers (OEMs) in large quantities, for the purpose of bundling with computer.. More
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Using cracked software for lack of legitimate software
Assalaamu alaykum. I am Akram from Ethiopa, and I am IT professional. I recently learned that cracking software is haram. However, I want to ask whether I can use cracked software to solve many computer problems and thus earn money from my clients. Is that haram? How about the money that I take, is that haram too? Please note that I absolutely need.. More
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To what extent one is sinful for using pirated software
Assalaamu alaikum. I know that using and downloading pirated softare is haram, but there is one question that concerns me. For example, I have a pirated version of Microsoft Windows on my PC, so I have the following question: do I incur sin every time I turn on my computer and if, for example, I use it five hours a day, am I sinning all this time? And.. More
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Using copyrighted software for personal training
Is it possible to get a direct answer, please, rather than examples of other answers? May Allaah reward you.
I use some software at home that has gone beyond its trial period, therefore, as I am now infringing the copyright, I only use this software to study so that I can work better at my workplace, and I do not sell it. I use the same software.. More
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Ruling on the penalty clause in contracts
Assalaamu alaykum. I went to college with a hospital sponsorship. I signed a contract that after finishing my studies I will work for them but, unfortunately, I did not work with them. They said that I have to pay all the expenses (tuition fees + other expenses). The tuition fee for sponsored students is QR 30,000, and the tuition fee for non-sponsored.. More
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Promoting products that have money-back guarantee
Assalaamu alaykum. I want to ask you if the products that offer a money-back guarantee are permissible to promote and to get a commission from because I intend to start promoting products online and getting commissions (like putting images/banners of products on my website or blog and when the visitor will click on them and buy the product, I will get.. More
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Working in construction of buildings that may be used for prohibited activities
Assalaamu alaykum. I may have a job opportunity to work for a company that provides engineering consulting services where I would design systems such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire safety systems for new and existing buildings. I do not know what projects I will be assigned, but some of these projects may include things such as hotels,.. More
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Violating terms of using websites does not entail expiation
If we use a website (Wikipedia, for example), do we enter into a contract or a promise with the site owners (that we will fully abide by the terms and conditions of the site)? And does the failure to do so warrant an expiation as one has broken a promise? Please clearify, as I am in doubt whether not following the rules of the site is considered breaking.. More
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Benefitting of health insurance provided by employer
Assalaamu alaykum. I am working in Saudi Arabia, our company has given us a health insurance card, MEDGULF (The Mediterranian & Gulf Co-operative Insurance and Reinsurance Co.). Our company pays the insurance fees on behalf of us without deducting any money from our salary. When we show this in the hospital, we onlyhave to pay 20% of the amount,.. More
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Job that involves maintenance for usurious banks
Assalaamu alaykum. I was wondering whether my job is haram. I work at a call center that does maintenance requests (for goverment building, banks, and so on). My question specificially is that I have to track email maintenance service requests for a bank as well. I do not want to disappoint Allaah, The Exalted. I love this job because I am able to do.. More
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Working in financial networks like Bloomberg and Telerate
Assalaamu alaykum. I woud like to check whether it is permissible for muslims to work at Reuters, Bloomberg, Dow Jones, Telerate, ... of which the main business consists of providing systems and information for stock trading.
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Working in factory of silicone gel for breast implants
Assalaamu alaykom. I have been offered a job in a company that manufactures silicon gel designed for breast implants. The breast implant gel is implanted in a woman to improve her appearance. The gel represents about 50-70% of the company's revenue. As part of this job, I will be directly responsible for gel manufacturing. The company manufactures and.. More
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Working in a mobile money transaction company
Assalaamu alaykum. I work in a mobile money transaction company that deals with banks (both Islamic and non-Islamic). They ask users to open an account in their mobile, which may or may not contain interest as per banks' regulations. Their main job is to transfer money from one account to another via mobile for transactions like paying school fees,.. More
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Working during Friday prayer permissible to women
Assalaamu alaykum. I would like to ask if it is halal to work on a Friday during the Friday prayer time. I am a girl who works part-time in a restaurant that does not close at that time. Is it permissible for me to work at that time, or is it haram because shops should be closed then?
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Earning unlawful income to bring family to Canada
Assalaamu alaykum Brother. I am a student living in canada. Formerly, I asked about the purity of my job that I have in a call centre, and you helped me a lot by letting me know that the job is not halal. I have another question regarding this. As the job is not halal, I will quit it, Allaah willing, and look for another one. However, I am a student,.. More
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