What is the ruling on working in a library that sells books and Pharaonic images inside a museum of Pharaonic statues, and what is the ruling on money earned from commission on the sale of a product not available in the library, and from currency exchange rate differences?
Your work as a seller of Pharaonic images in a museum includes prohibitions, such as: selling images of animate beings, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, warned against image-making and commanded the effacement of images. This work also promotes the people of disbelief and polytheism, and exposes you to mixing with unveiled female tourists. Additionally, if the books sold contain forbidden images, selling them is prohibited due to its conflict with the principle of cooperation in righteousness and piety. As for commissions, a commission on selling a commodity falls under the ruling of brokerage. The difference between commissions, if it is a donation from the bookstore owner, is permissible. However, work that is inseparable from prohibitions is unlawful.
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