Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Data Analytics

· 12 Safar 1448 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to pursue a career in Data Analytics as a Data Analyst or a Business Analyst?

Answer

If the profession cited in the query revolves around making speculations and predictions regarding the future and engaging in interest-based transactions, then it will be impermissible to undertake such a career.

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‏”The Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam cursed the one who consumed Riba, and the one who charged it, those who witnessed it, and the one who recorded it.”

(Tirmidhi 1206)

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ لَعَنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم آكِلَ الرِّبَا وَمُوكِلَهُ وَشَاهِدَيْهِ وَكَاتِبَهُ

انشورنس سود اور قمار پر مشتمل ہونے کی بنا پر بالکل حرام ہے (فتاؤى عثماني 3/314)

Answered by
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
Checked & approved by
Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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