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Are government salaries halal in Islam? Is it permissible to receive income from the state if public revenues include taxes or mixed sources? This article examines the Islamic ruling on public sector salaries, state treasury income, taxation, and dealing with unjust rulers according to classical Islamic scholarship. When receiving salaries and donations from the state, the following points must be considered and evaluated: Where did this property come from and how did it come into the hands of the state, and is the state entitled to receive it? We will examine these two points under two subheadings. The state’s revenues are as follows: 1- Spoils of war, fey’, jizya revenues, and goods obtained through peace treaties from non-Muslims; 2- Inheritances without heirs, goods with unknown owners, and waqfs without trustees; 3- Businesses; 4- Zakat and alms. These assets, collected in accordance with the necessary conditions and procedures, constitute the state’s lawful revenues. Apart from t...

Divorce in Islam is not merely the separation of two adults; it directly affects the future of a child. One of the most discussed issues in Islamic jurisprudence is hidanah — the right of child custody and care after separation. Many people ask: Who receives custody after divorce in Islam? Does the mother automatically have priority? Can the child choose? This article examines the concept of hidanah within classical Islamic law, compares scholarly opinions across schools of thought, and evaluates the issue from the perspective of the child’s best interest. “Divorce is a separation; but for the child, it is the beginning of a new life. So, with whom will this life be shaped?” When a marriage ends, the most precious thing left behind is the child. The Islamic rules that determine the child’s care, upbringing, and who they will live with are called ‘hidanah rights’; this right is a responsibility shaped by conscience regarding who the child will live with after the separation. A woman cam...