Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Assalamoalaikum dear mufti sahab? can i work on a video conferencing system?

· 16 Muharram 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5306English

Question

Assalamoalaikum dear mufti sahab! I have done my Graduation in Computers. I am searching for a job. As i am a foreigner in Malaysia, it seems hard to find a suitable and legal job. I might get an opportunity to work in a Budhist's company. He may hire me on a contract for a year or so. The problem is that, for some time, he will assign me to work for a video conferencing system, which is haram(if i am not wrong). is it permissible for me to join the company, though i will be working on the system for a little while. What if i request the boss not to assign me on the system but he doesnt agrees?

Answer

In principle, photography is prohibited in Shari'ah and, therefore, it will be prohibited to undertake the video contract. If you are desperate and do not have any employment, you may accept the video contract until you find an alternative employment.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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