1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

22 Questions

Do I have to take out Khums on income support allowance that I receive from the government, such as the Youth Allowance given in Australia?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Khums is to be paid when your khums day comes, and you have savings, irrespective of whether this comes from work or from support allowance, as long as it belongs to you.

And Allah knows best.
Is it permissible for me to work for a Western government's foreign service where I would advocate for my country's interests in the Middle East or elsewhere?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is allowed for every Muslim to serve his country in any field which does not do injustice on others. Your country's interest should be in the interest of people and should not support the aggressors who might be friendly with some of your political leaders. You as a Muslim are obliged to serve peaceful people in your country and every where, and never support injustice. Our case as Muslims is the justice for all human beings and even for everything. Justice for people of Palestine for example, might not be an aim for many western politicians, but we must do everything possible in peaceful and legal way to support justice. Muslim officer must be an ethical officer and not just a blind officer.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a Muslim government to allot land and money for the construction of a temple for minorities on the basis that they also pay taxes and have rights?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This question should come from the concerned government and the reply depends on the sect that they follow. In general, non Muslims living under Muslims rule have their freedom of worshiping provided it does not propagate among Muslims, polytheism or any anti Islam ideas.

Wassalam.
As a Shia living in Australia I was wondering if buying Australian Government Bonds are permitted as an investment?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Buying government Bonds is permissible for investment if you are sure that the money or any part of it will not be invested in unlawful projects like weapons, alcohol,gambling, usury,etc.

Wassalam.