What is the ruling about having shares in companies and banks’?
Category: Fatwa
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Profits from selling shares in interest-based company
I had shares in a company that went bankrupt 25 years ago. The representatives of the company bought shares, with the remainder of the money, in Riyad Bank back then (i.e. 25 years ago).
Attacking the enemy by blowing oneself up
There are those who tie a magazine of explosives around their waist, then they enter a government or residential building or a gathering of people either disbelievers or other than them, then they…
Hijacking planes and ships
There are some people who hijack a plane or a ship, and do so to apply pressure upon the country to which this plane or ship is headed.
Intended to fast but couldn’t
If a woman made the intention to fast the 9th and 10th [days] of Muharram, and was then prevented from doing so due to [the onset of] her menses, will she be rewarded for her intention?
Best days for voluntary fasting and best months for discharging Zakaah
What are the best days for voluntary fasting and the best months for discharging the Zakaah?
Fasting on the day of ‘Aashooraa only
Is it permissible to fast ‘Aashooraa just one day?
To single out the day of ‘Aashooraa with a fast
Is it correct to fast the day of ‘Aashooraa by itself? And what is the ruling regarding the one who does so out of ignorance?
The fast of the ninth and tenth of Muharram
Is the fast of the ninth and tenth of Muharram recommended?
Recommended acts on the day of ‘Aashooraa
What is obligatory upon the Muslim to do on the day of ‘Aashooraa (tenth day of Muharram), and is Zakaat al-Fitr obligatory [on that day]?