Using haraam money to start a business
Question
If I bought a phone with haraam money, can I use it for a halaal online business?
Answer
If you had used the exactly same haraam money that you received then you should give the phone away. You cannot keep it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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