Is it permissible for a Muslim to partner with a Christian in raising sheep, or trading them, or any other trade?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for a Muslim to partner with a non-believer in livestock, agriculture, and other ventures, provided that it does not lead to showing loyalty (al-Mawalah), committing something forbidden, or neglecting an obligation. It is preferable for the Muslim to manage the work himself, and partnering with other Muslims is superior to avoid risk to one's religion, morals, and wealth, except out of necessity, while observing the aforementioned conditions.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/2504
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 2504
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy