Is it permissible to work in a shop that sells video game consoles and games, such as PlayStation and Nintendo, and game CDs, knowing that it has been the sole source of livelihood for the past 12 years?
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Selling these toys to people is assisting them in sin, as they contain prohibited matters such as singing and music. Therefore, a Muslim should avoid selling them to safeguard his religion.
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