Is it permissible to rent a house which has a mortgage outstanding on it? The mortgage is the landlord’s liability; I am intending to just pay rent weekly/monthly to the landlord

1) It is permissible to rent a house that was purchased by the landlord on mortgage. The responsibility of being involved in interest is that of the landlord and not the tenant. Therefore the tenant will not be sinful for making use of the house. However, the tenant should build up a relationship with the landlord and advise him not to be involved in interest as it incurs the wrath of Allah.

2) Your understanding is correct. One penny of haraam is far severe than the worldly benefit one will derive from interest. You may not own a house in the world, but surely you will be living with the pleasure of Allah. Allah puts Barakah in that income that is halaal and pure.

3) Fadila means one who is full of virtue and merit.

4) You should try to keep your trousers above your ankles. The uniform does not compel you to flow your trousers below your ankles. We suggest that you keep your trousers above your ankles and wear the same colour socks as your trousers, so that it does not look odd as the colour scheme will be same.

5) Haseebul Haq and Qayyumul Haq are acceptable names. We do not know what Ty means.

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai|