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What is the detailed ruling on working in the occupied territories (Israel), taking into account the nature of the workers (such as university graduates whose salaries are insufficient for marriage and housing expenses) and the nature of the work (such as construction, restaurants, wedding halls, and bakeries)?

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It is permissible for a Muslim to work as an employee for a non-Muslim, whether Jewish or otherwise, provided that the work is not in something forbidden, such as manufacturing alcohol or spying on Muslims. Some have stipulated that a Muslim should not work permanently under a non-Muslim, like a servant, because it involves humiliating the Muslim. Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, hired himself out to a Jew.

However, it is not permissible to work in building homes for Jews in the occupied Palestinian territories, due to the assistance this provides to the Jews in usurping the land.

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