Is it permissible to wear the Sikh attire (turban and wristband) with the intention of concealing one's Islamic identity to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors, knowing that the intention is to maintain the safety of the neighborhood?
It is not permissible to wear a Sikh turban, as it involves imitating disbelievers, which is prohibited. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them." The fact that the intention of the doer is to protect those under the age of twenty-one from buying alcohol does not make this imitation permissible, as it is considered a major sin. One should seek permissible and beneficial work that does not expose oneself to risks.
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