❖ Islamic Ruling on Contracts Between Teachers and Online Quran Academies ❖
Question:
In online Quran academies, is it permissible to hire teachers on a monthly commission basis or under other conditional agreements regarding fees?
Answer by: Fadhilat al-Shaykh Abdul Wakeel Nasir (حفظه الله)
If all terms are mutually agreed upon between the online Quran academy and the teacher, and both parties consent to these conditions, there is no Shar‘i objection to such an agreement.
✔ The academy is responsible for finding students and connecting them with teachers.
✔ The academy is entitled to charge fees from students in return for these services.
✔ Teachers are responsible for delivering lessons to students.
✔ They receive pre-agreed compensation for their teaching services.
✔ Teachers must be fully aware of the terms under which they are working.
✔ If they agree to these terms, the contract is Shar‘i valid.
✔ If the academy monitors students and maintains the overall management of the system, it is justified in collecting monthly fees.
✔ There is no harm if the academy charges students a higher fee and then pays teachers according to their individual service agreements.
✔ The contract between the academy and the teachers must be clear and transparent.
✔ This helps prevent misunderstandings or disputes.
✔ If the teacher is satisfied with the terms, the contract is Shar‘i valid.
A monthly fee- and condition-based agreement between online Quran academies and teachers is Shar‘i permissible if it is based on mutual consent and all terms are transparent and clearly defined.
Question:
In online Quran academies, is it permissible to hire teachers on a monthly commission basis or under other conditional agreements regarding fees?
Answer by: Fadhilat al-Shaykh Abdul Wakeel Nasir (حفظه الله)
❖ Contractual Agreements and Their Shar‘i Validity
If all terms are mutually agreed upon between the online Quran academy and the teacher, and both parties consent to these conditions, there is no Shar‘i objection to such an agreement.
❖ Important Considerations
① Responsibility of the Academy:
✔ The academy is responsible for finding students and connecting them with teachers.
✔ The academy is entitled to charge fees from students in return for these services.
② Responsibility of the Teacher:
✔ Teachers are responsible for delivering lessons to students.
✔ They receive pre-agreed compensation for their teaching services.
✔ Teachers must be fully aware of the terms under which they are working.
✔ If they agree to these terms, the contract is Shar‘i valid.
❖ Permissibility of Monthly Commission System
✔ If the academy monitors students and maintains the overall management of the system, it is justified in collecting monthly fees.
✔ There is no harm if the academy charges students a higher fee and then pays teachers according to their individual service agreements.
❖ Clarity and Transparency in Agreement
✔ The contract between the academy and the teachers must be clear and transparent.
✔ This helps prevent misunderstandings or disputes.
✔ If the teacher is satisfied with the terms, the contract is Shar‘i valid.
❖ Summary
A monthly fee- and condition-based agreement between online Quran academies and teachers is Shar‘i permissible if it is based on mutual consent and all terms are transparent and clearly defined.
