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What is the ruling on working as a translator for texts on websites that contain: permissible texts for applications that include music or immodestly dressed women, or texts of cultural questions about music, or the translation of educational videos that include music, and is it obligatory for me to give charity from the profits I have earned from this work?

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It is permissible to work in translation if it involves permissible matters. It is not permissible if the translator is prohibited, promotes, or aids in something forbidden, due to the Almighty's saying: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." Translating permissible texts is permissible even if the text is found in an application or game that contains impermissible elements, such as listening to music, provided that the text can be utilized without falling into thehibited. The buyer must lower his gaze and avert his ear. It is preferable not to translate texts related to such matters, out of piety and caution. However, translating texts related to the competition topic itself concerning music and those involved in immorality is impermissible, as it promotes what is forbidden. Translating educational videos accompanied by music is permissible as long as their subject matter is permissible, and the beneficiary must mute the forbidden sounds, for the principle in religion is ease. It is permissible to work with the website as long as you do not translate forbidden texts or aid in anything forbidden.

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