Is it permissible to work in restaurants or stores that offer or sell alcohol and pork, or in technology stores that deal with usury, without touching the forbidden items, due to the unavailability of other job opportunities?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to work in restaurants or stores that offer or sell intoxicants () and pork, if the Muslim directly serves them or assists in their provision, except in cases of necessity. Necessity means that a person cannot find their daily sustenance, shelter, and clothing for themselves and their dependents if they leave this job.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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