Is it forbidden to work for an e-commerce company that transports boxes containing 2% of alcohol bottles, or to work in a restaurant that serves pork and alcohol, given the possibility of preparing food in the kitchen and cutting pork without touching the alcohol, bearing in mind that the questioner is not currently forced to work but will need money later?
A Muslim must seek out what is lawful in their earnings because they will be held accountable for it on the Day of Judgment. It is not permissible for them to engage in work that involves carrying alcohol or cutting pork, due to prophetic narrations that prohibit such actions. A Muslim must strive to find permissible work, and whoever abandons something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate them with something better. Allah Almighty says: "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him." The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, the Holy Spirit breathed into my soul that no soul will die until it completes its provision. So, fear Allah and be graceful in seeking it. Do not let the delay in provision lead you to seek it through acts of disobedience to Allah, for what is with Allah cannot be attained except through obedience to Him."
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