Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Azmi (رحمه الله)
Ruling Reference:
The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa [Fatwa No. 10808].
Question:
Is it permissible for an individual to sell a material right acquired from the government, such as a permit for purchasing something or a license for a specific purchase, to a trader who then resells it to another user at a new price? Is this practice considered halal or haram?Answer:
It is not permissible for a user to sell a government-issued permit, such as a certificate or license for purchasing construction materials or other goods, to a trader for resale. This prohibition applies because such transactions involve rights or permits allocated by the government, intended solely for the benefit of the initial recipient. Selling these permits or rights to others for profit undermines the intended purpose of the government allocation.Ruling Reference:
The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa [Fatwa No. 10808].