In the attempt to seek support from the statement of Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi's statement, Mufti Taqi Sahib has bumped himself. You have sought the support of Hadhrat Thaanvi. But, Hadhrat Thaanvi had made an averment in a doubtful case whereas your statement pertains to most companies, which come within theconfines of ghaalib zann (near absolute certitude).(In fact, investment to earn interest as well as participation in a varietyof faasid, baatil and haraam trading activities are facts of absolutecertitude. There is Qatiyat here, not merely Ghaalib Zann—Mujlisul Ulama)

The difference between shakk and ghaalib zann is manifest. Hadhrat Thaanvi (rahmatullah alayh) had also mentioned that Hindustan is Daarul Harb. But you (Mufti Taqi) are issuing your fatwa in Pakistan which is the land of Muslims. You have therefore erroneously sought to take support from Hadhrat Thaanvi's statement.