[Haram money]

Fatawa Question

As-Salamu `Alaykum, Dr. Kahf. I have a question regarding Haram money. I am only 18 years old and do not have a job. I wish to make some money while I am still studying. I could potentially start up a small business, as someone has offered to sell me very cheap goods, such as mobile phones and other expensive gadgets. However, I asked this person why these goods are so cheap, and he replied saying that he would purchase them from a store normally, using card details purchased online. Therefore, to the best of my knowledge, I understand that these goods are purchased with Haram money. I want to know if it is Haram for ME to purchase these goods. Someone has told me that this is not Haram for me, as I am merely buying these goods with the intention of selling them on and making some money. However, another person has told me that this would be completely Haram for me as the goods are bought with Haram money, so it is Haram for me to possess / sell / benefit from these goods. I want to make it clear that I would also want to keep a few goods for myself. I am very unsure about this issue and fear this may be Haram and I do not want to be involved in such a business. Thank you.

Fatwa

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Publication Date

2012-03-20

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Money
• Taboos

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-733116

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