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The question

Is it permissible for the owner of a tuk-tuk to transport goods that include cigarettes and tobacco, and is the remuneration he receives for transport unlawful, knowing that most of the goods include foodstuffs and cigarettes?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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It is not permissible for the owner of a goods transport vehicle to transport cigarettes if he is aware of it, for it involves cooperation in sin, and the rental contract would be void. If the goods include both unlawful and permissible items, transport is not allowed, giving precedence to the prohibition. However, the contract is valid for the permissible part. The transporter must not take from the fare except what corresponds to the transport of the permissible goods only, and he should donate the remainder to the poor and needy, along with repentance and not returning to such an act.

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