What is the ruling on working for the American company Infinity Downline, which relies on network marketing and provides educational courses for a monthly subscription, whereby the subscriber receives commissions from those who subscribe through him and from lower levels according to a specific system? Is this work permissible or forbidden?
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It is not permissible to participate or work in the aforementioned system, as it falls under prohibited gambling. The participant's payment of a sum to obtain profit and rewards may lead to gain or loss. Furthermore, attracting customers to the company for an unknown commission or a percentage taken by the first participant is a form of devouring people's wealth unjustly. Therefore, it is not permissible to participate in this system.
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