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What is the ruling on a contracting company employing specialized labor from Asia on behalf of another party for a percentage of their wages, given that the company is committed to paying taxes, travel tickets, wages, accommodation, and healthcare, and the laborers are aware of this?

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It is permissible to recruit workers and lease them to people for a specific fee, provided that you have contracted with them regarding the nature of their work and their wages. It is not permissible to recruit them and take a percentage of their wages in exchange for sponsoring and providing for them, due to the element of gharar (excessive uncertainty/deception) and profiting from one's status.

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