Does purchasing shares in a company that manufactures tobacco and produces cigarettes align with the teachings of the Islamic religion?
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It is not permissible to buy shares in tobacco production companies due to their impermissible work in producing a harmful substance that causes incurable diseases. Consequently, its use, sale, purchase, and production have been prohibited.
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