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Developing websites and software for haraam purposes

· 6 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am studying to become a software developer. If I receive a request to develop a website or web application which includes something haraam in it, like making a website that will sell alcohol online, then will it be permissible for me to develop such a website?

Answer

This is not permissible. You should refrain from this.

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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