What is the ruling on working and marketing on commission for a diverse services website, and is it permissible to purchase the marketed service from another device to obtain the commission?
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It is permissible to work with websites in providing lawful services such as programming and translation, and to take a commission for marketing their lawful services. However, it is not permissible for the marketer to purchase the service they are marketing in order to obtain a commission, if the website aims to attract new customers. This is because it involves deception and fraud, violates the terms, and because Allah Almighty forbade consuming wealth unjustly. The Prophet, peace be upon him, also forbade deception and fraud, and affirmed that Muslims must abide by their conditions.
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