Using a store voucher given to one on one's birthday
Question
Is it permissible to use a voucher that a store has given you for your birthday and can be used throughout your birthday month?
Answer
It is permissible to use the voucher.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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