He Purchased A Car For Work, But In His Name

Question :

Someone gave another man some money as a trust to spend on a school dedicated for the memorization of the Qur'an. This man collected a lot of money in this way, with which he bought a car, claiming that it is for the school. He registered the car, though, in his own name. What is the Rulings For Employees And Workers ruling in this matter?

Answer:

This action of his requires some explanation. First, A registering the car in his name was a big mistake and a wrong against the Qur'an memorization school. If there is ever a dispute between him and the school, the car will ostensibly be his; a judge that will rule between him and the school - if the issue goes that far-will rule in his favor because the car is in his name. Therefore, it is not permissible for someone to put a company car or any other company property in his name. An exception for this may be if someone directly represents the owner or if someone is guardian of a company or another similar circumstance. What is important is that it is established that the car does not truly belong to the employee who is using the car.

Second, in case that the money was given for the overall benefit of the school, he is allowed to buy a car for the use of the school.

But if the money was designated for teachers and students, he is not allowed to spend that money on other than them.

Source:
Ibn 'Uthaimin
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 8 Pages 84-85