{"id":40102,"date":"2026-01-07T14:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daruliftabirmingham.co.uk\/home\/?p=40102"},"modified":"2026-01-07T20:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:29:07","slug":"islamic-ruling-on-working-in-a-travel-network-marketing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/daruliftabirmingham.co.uk\/home\/islamic-ruling-on-working-in-a-travel-network-marketing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamic Ruling On Working In A Travel & Network Marketing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fatwa ID: 08669<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by: Maulana Nuski Cassim<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Are there any potential issues from an Islamic perspective with working in a business I have recently joined?<\/span><\/p>\n

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The business consists of two interconnected companies:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A Travel Business \u2013 This operates as a travel franchise or an independent travel agency. Upon joining, individuals gain access to a host agency\u2019s services and booking software, enabling them to book flights, hotels, transfers, activities, and more for clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Earning Potential:<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All travel bookings naturally include commission, which is typically retained by platforms like Booking.com. However, as an independent travel agent, members earn this commission themselves.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clients do not pay extra; the commission is already built into the price.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A Marketing Business \u2013 This functions as a network marketing model, allowing members to refer others who may wish to start their own independent travel agency.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Earning Potential:<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Direct Referral Commission: Earned when personally introducing someone who purchases the franchise.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indirect Commission: Earned when referred members introduce new agents to the business.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Team Bonus: A recurring $4 per month for every individual in your team (i.e., anyone who joined the business directly or indirectly through you).<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Travel Override Commission: Earn 10% of the travel commissions earned by your entire team.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Residual Income: Ongoing income generated from your team\u2019s growth and performance.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Director Bonuses: Once reaching director level, members receive a monthly director bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Considerations<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This is not a pyramid scheme, as those are illegal and unsustainable. The business generates revenue through legitimate travel bookings and franchise sales, rather than solely relying on recruitment.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The company partners with globally recognized brands such as Disney, Virgin, and Expedia, reinforcing its legitimacy.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Members are not obligated to remain in the business and can leave at any time without incurring fees or penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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After having examined and read through your query, we are unable to locate any potential issues from an Islamic perspective regarding working in the present business that you have recently joined.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The reasons as to why it is not problematic is the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The business model is not a pyramid scheme\u2014the business generates revenue through legitimate travel bookings and franchise sales instead of sole reliance on recruitment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Clients do not pay extra tax so that members can gain commission by means of it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Members are not obligated to remain in the business and can leave at any time without incurring fees or penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Thus, due to the absence of any transactional issues from an Islamic perspective, you may continue to work in the said business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Only Allah knows best.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Written by Maulana Nuski Cassim<\/span><\/p>\n

    Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

    Darul Ifta Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n

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