INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Is it permissible to invest in mutual funds (for example in Unit Trust Corporation) whereby the investor does not utilize the dividends, but instead cashes in on the increased share value price over the initial investment? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, […]

‘IMPERMISSIBLE INVESTMENT’

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Wanted to find out in FCB they have an investment name Immortelle Fund which gives out dividends is this account permissible to open? Thanks ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, With respect to what you have asked about, I have checked the […]

HALAAL BUSINESS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I am enquiring if the business of renting event/party decor, backdrops and set ups et . will be considered a safe and halaal means of earning income or if it would be unquestionable? Someone brought it to my attention that non Muslims may use such […]

INCOME FUND WITH FCB

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I was wondering, if you all are familiar with First Citizens, they have an investment account called the Abercrombie account. Is it permissible to join that account? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, The Abercrombie Fixed Income Fund is an investment fund […]

BUYING ON INTEREST

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I would like to know if financing directly from the manufacturer/owner is halal? No banks involved. Eg a company is offering their products for sale under a 5year financing term with a 5% interest rate. Although they are calling it interest […]