What is the ruling on working as an accountant for an unjust sponsor who appropriates employees' money?
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You are not permitted to work for your oppressive sponsor, as doing so constitutes aiding and assisting him in his injustice. Allah Almighty says: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." And Ata' said: "It is not lawful for anyone to assist an oppressor."
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