Characteristics of a Muslim businessman are: 1- Trade should not distract him from remembering Allah; 2- He should seek that which is permissible; 3 -He should keep away from dubious matters; 4- He should strive to be sincere and honest, and to fear Allah; 5- He should not neglect charity; 6- He should be lenient and easy-going; 7- He should give respite to one who is in difficulty, and reduce or wave his debt; 8- He should stay away prohibited transactions.

The Nisab for Zakah on pure (24 karat) gold is 85 grams. To calculate Zakah on gold, the number of grams is multiplied by the caratage, then divided by 24. The resulting figure represents the pure, 24 karat gold. If that number reaches 85 grams or more, then Zakah must be given on it, at the rate of 2.5%.

If the impurity gets onto a carpet that cannot be wrung out, then the way to purify it is by removing the substance of the impurity, and drying up whatever urine is on it, then pouring water over it and drying it up. If the impurity came from a dog, then it is essential to wash the carpet seven times with water and to make the first time with soap or any other agent that will remove it.

It is not permissible to give prizes, whether in the form of money or otherwise, except in the case of camel races, horse races or archery contests, according to the majority of scholars. It makes no difference whether the prize comes from the wealth of the competitors themselves or from the wealth of some external party.

How to Offer Condolences in Islam: 1. Condolences may be offered in any words that bring comfort to the affected person and encourage him to show patience and seek reward with Allah. 2. Phrases of offering condolences narrated from the Prophet include: “To Allah belongs what He has taken, to Him belongs what He has given, and everything has an appointed time with Him, so be patient and seek reward.” 3. There is no specific ruling with regard to the place and manner of offering condolences. 4. The time for offering condolences begins from the moment the deceased passes away, and it is recommended to offer condolences both before and after the burial. It is not limited to only three days.

Some ways to maximize the reward of charity: 1- Give it in secret. 2- Give it when the need of the poor person is great. 3- When you hasten to give it at the time when wealth is abundant. 4- When the charity is given to a relative. 5- When you spend it when you are in need. 6- When it is done at times and in places that are of special virtue. 7- If it will have a good impact on the Muslims in general.

It is permissible for a Muslim to enter into a business partnership or work with a disbeliever or an evildoer. The Messenger of Allah gave Khaybar to the Jews to work the land and cultivate it, in return for which they would have half of its yield.