Is it permissible to work in a restaurant that serves alcohol and spirits, given the necessity of working to secure life's expenses and the inability to avoid serving or looking at them?
Allah has guaranteed the provision for His servants and has legislated striving to acquire it. He has forbidden unlawful means, such as selling and transporting alcohol, and whoever engages in such acts is cursed. Therefore, one must seek lawful earnings and keep away from forbidden and doubtful matters. The fear of Allah is a cause for finding a way out and for receiving provision from where one does not expect. Whoever abandons something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better. What is with Allah cannot be attained except through obedience to Him, just as sins can deprive one of provision. One should seek assistance through prayer and supplication during times when supplications are answered.
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