Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it acceptable for me to work in a supermarket store which sells wine, haraam meat but also halaal foods aswell?

· 22 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7306English

Question

I work on the checkouts in which I have to scan Wine, Haraam food and Halaal food and then the customers pay and I cash the money in, is it acceptable for me to work there? What do I do with the money that I have earnt there if it is not Acceptable? Should I still work there or should i leave even if i cannot get another job? Please explain. Jazaakallah Khair

Answer

Our advice to you is to immediately begin looking for another employment.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

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