First National Bank give points for using their credit card which is known as ebucks. These ebucks can be redeemed by exchanging it for Woolworths vouchers or other vouchers from participating stores
Question
Dear Mufti Saheb
First National Bank give points for using their credit card which is known as ebucks. These ebucks can be redeemed by exchanging it for Woolworths vouchers or other vouchers from participating stores. Is it permissible to redeem these points and use these vouchers to purchase clothing and food from these participating stores.
Jazakallah
Cassim Ebrahim
Answer
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah
Brother/Sister in Islam
It is permissible to use the points of the First National Banks credit card and also redeem the points in exchange for Woolworth’s vouchers
And Allah Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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