Prayer TimesInCruises is an online business model that involves traveling by sea and visiting several countries and cities. Nowadays, cruise travel is rapidly developing around the world. Cruise liners are equipped with all the necessities for comfortable living. Participation can be arranged by saving up in advance or by working and earning a free trip.
Currently, there are options being considered to use this company for Umrah trips. Therefore, it is very important to know how much this aligns with Shariah.
It is known that InCruises operates on a network marketing system. According to the fatwa "Ruling on Network Marketing" adopted at the XXII meeting of the Council of Scholars of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK): "It is permissible for a participant in network marketing to receive a reward from their direct clients. However, it is not permissible to receive rewards from clients in the 2nd, 3rd, or further levels of the chain. This is because such income is considered to be earned without any action or effort." The fatwa also states: "Membership in the organization must be without any advance payment." (Nur-Sultan, June 11-12, 2019). Furthermore, the Council of Scholars has noted that most network marketing systems today do not fully meet the requirements of Shariah.
In the Qur'an, Allah the Almighty says: "Do not consume one another's wealth unjustly." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 188)
Therefore, a Muslim should be as cautious as possible and avoid doubtful activities.
Prepared by Khasan Amanqul
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