What is the ruling on working in a workshop that sells ceramics, a portion of whose products and some jewelry display drawings of a blue eye or a palm, knowing that those who request them are mostly Muslims? Is the salary from it permissible? Is it permissible to clarify the ruling on these amulets to Muslim customers? Would I incur sin if I explained the ruling to them and then they bought them? Is it permissible to remain in the job if the salary is dubious until I find another job?

It is forbidden to use amulets (tama'im), which are objects hung to ward off the evil eye and protect against calamities. The ruling on them falls between minor and major shirk (definition) (polytheism). If one believes that they ward off the evil eye or bring luck by themselves, it is major shirk. If one believes that they are merely a means, then it is minor shirk.

It is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he said: "Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk," and he said: "Whoever hangs an amulet, may Allah not complete his matter for him. And whoever hangs a cowrie shell, may Allah not grant him ease."

The prohibition includes selling amulets, or the blue eye (nazar) and the hand (hamsa) that people use to ward off the evil eye and envy, due to the assistance this provides to shirk. Selling them is considered invalid, and the money earned from them is unlawful.

It is obligatory to refrain from selling these amulets and for those who sell them to seek another profession, for whoever abandons something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better.