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Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in a foreign country, if in need of money, to work in a nightclub or a restaurant that serves alcohol and pork, and is it permissible for him to carry pork?

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Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The prohibition of intoxicants and pork and their sale is known by necessity, as is the prohibition of working in places that involve corruption and unveiled women, such as nightclubs, except in cases of extreme necessity that put a person on the verge of perishing. In such a case, one should limit oneself to what removes the necessity. Without this necessity, it is impermissible to work in these places, for Allah Almighty says: [And cooperate not in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty] (Al-Ma'idah: 2). Moreover, permissible jobs are many, and Allah provides a way out and sustenance for those who fear Him, as He says: [And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect] (At-Talaq: 3), and [And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him ease in his affair] (At-Talaq: 4).

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