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Is it permissible to work for an establishment that deals with another that trades in alcohol?

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Selling alcohol is prohibited, based on the Almighty's saying: (O YOU WHO HAVE BELIEVED, INDEED INTOXICANTS, GAMBLING, [SACRIFICING ON] STONE ALTERS [TO OTHER THAN ALLAH], AND DIVINING ARROWS ARE DEFILEMENT FROM THE WORK OF SATAN, SO AVOID IT THAT YOU MAY SUCCEED), and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, Allah and His Messenger have prohibited the sale of alcohol." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) cursed ten individuals concerning alcohol. If the institution assists in the trade of alcoholic beverages, then it is not permissible to work there. However, if its work involves permissible matters that are not connected to alcohol and do not aid in its trade, then it is permissible to work there.

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