Working in a shop which sells halaal and haraam items
Question
Please advise if it is permissible to work in a shop partially selling musical instruments (on condition when one can not find any other suitable job)?
Answer
If the main business of the shop is permissible, and the employment you are involved in is also of a permissible nature, then it will be permissible for you to work in such a shop.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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