Government

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government is a means by which organizational policies are enforced, as well as a mechanism for determining policy. Each government has a kind of constitution, a statement of its governing principles and philosophy.

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Government . Students . Education . Interest . Loan

In the UK, students receive government loans for higher education, which they must repay as a small percentage of their salary after reaching a certain income level. Is this practice permissible in Islam, considering the interest involved?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

It is permissible to receive money from the government for studying expenses knowing that the government will take it back in instalments from your future salaries.

Wassalam.

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Father . Government . Khums . Employment

My father, a retired government employee in India, received 4 million INR upon retirement made up of 2 million as gratuity, 1 million from the provident fund, and 1 million for unused leave. What portion of this is subject to Khums?

Every saving which is owned for one year or more must be calculated for Khums. If the whole amount which he received on retirement was his right since one year more, then Khums is obligatory on the whole amount. If any portion of it was owned by him before less than one year, then no Khums on that portion until it completes one year in his own ownership or when his date of yearly Khums comes.

Wassalam.

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Tax . Barzakh . Government

Is it permissible in the sight of Allah for non-Muslim countries to impose their own tax systems on citizens, and will individuals who oppose paying these taxes be accountable in Barzakh?

Muslim and non Muslim countries impose taxes according to their own laws and rules. Allah (SWT) Orders in Justice and fairness.Muslim citizen in any country are supposed be good citizens and abide to the law of their country.

Wassalam.

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Government . Investment

Is it allowed to invest in government bonds in Islam? Are there any exceptions for Muslims living in secular countries where resources are shared between believers and non-believers?

If the funds of the Bonds are invested in lawful business, it will be then permissible to invest in such bonds, but if the money is invested in any unlawful business like alcohol, gambling, usury, etc then it will be forbidden to invest in it.

Wassalam.

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Government . Investment

Is it permissible to invest in an ETF containing long-term U.S. government bonds?

Investing in bonds is like any investment which can be permissible if the money is invested in lawful business only. It can be not permissible if the money is invested in any Haraam business like usury, alcohol, gambling, etc.

'Wassalam.

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Government . Tax

As I live under a non-Muslim government that imposes high taxes, is it permissible for a Muslim to avoid paying taxes through some unconstitutional means?

Muslim should always remain law abiding and never break the law. Avoiding higher tax is allowed within the legal procedures which are usually used by people especially tax experts who work in the frame of law.

'Wassalam.

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Government . Employment . Social Media

Is it allowed to work for a tech company that develops social media data gathering software to be used by the government to monitor its people?

If you know that your work will be used to harm people by any way or by any one, it will then not allowed for you to do such work. Monitoring has many types and aims which includes harming people as well as preventing crime. Preventing crime is allowed but harming people is not allowed.

Wassalam.

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Money . Government . Sadaqa (Charity)

In the past I took some money from a government agency without having the right for it. Now I regret it and want to pay it back. Should I repay it to the government or as Sadaqa to poor people?

It is wrong to take money from any government agency with out having the right for it. Muslim should always be sincere , truthful and honest.
'You need to return that money to its owners and if can not, then give it to the poor on behalf of the owners and not as a donation from you.

Wassalam.

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Waqf . Property . Government

If a Waqf of a property is done orally and not registered with the Waqf board or any government authority, is it still considered a valid Waqf property?

Yes it is a Waqf if it was said orally by the person who was the owner. Registration is good but not a condition for validity.

Wassalam.

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Vaccine . Western Society . Government . Coronaviruses

I have some concerns that the western governments may be deploying some sort of an ulterior scheme as part of the coronavirus vaccines. Is it safe to receive such a vaccine from a western source?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 4 years ago

Answers should be given with certain knowledge, and no one here (as far as I know!) has certain knowledge about everything that is happening outside of our experience or eyes.

Also, no one can give certain knowledge about the long-term effects of a new substance or medication, even if there is no ill intent, until time passes and we come to understand the complexity of effects. Certainly there are many substances that were originally thought to be safe and now we know they are dangerous.

So, basically, no one here can give a full answer to "is it safe".

However, if you are unsure about whether or not you should receive a vaccine, I suggest (a) talking to researchers or health professionals about it, (b) considering your situation and people around you (for instance, are you in a high-risk profession or are people in your household particularly vulnerable) and making the best decision, and (c) if that does not work, do istikahra.

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Shariah . Law . Government

Is it mandatory to govern a nation with Shariah law? If so, would that not make it impermissible to hold government positions in countries with secular law?

Sharia law is for Muslims who believe and obey Allah and not for non Muslims.

When Muslims want to implement the Islamic law which is known as Sharia law, it is their decision and no one can object on them as we don't object on people who opt to follow their own way of legislation in any part of the world. It is part of the basic rights to believe in your own faith and implement it.

Holding a government position in secular countries is permissible for Muslims as far as they don't indulge in injustice or sinful acts.

'Wassalam.

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Government . Muslims . Worship

Is it permissible for a Muslim government to allow non-Muslims to build their places of worship?

It depends on fulfilling the agreement between the Muslim government and the non Muslims. Both are bound to abide to the agreed terms and conditions.

Wassalam.