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Is it permissible to sell food discovered to contain alcohol to non-Muslims, after purchasing it and being unable to return it, in order to recover the money?

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Dealing with disbelievers regarding unlawful matters is Islamically prohibited. Alcohol is forbidden in terms of selling, buying, and drinking, based on the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "Every intoxicant is Khamr, and every Khamr is unlawful," and his saying: "May Allah curse alcohol, its drinker, its server, its seller, and its buyer..." Selling it to non-Muslims is a form of cooperation in sin and aggression. Therefore, it is not permissible to sell these foods containing alcohol to Muslims or non-Muslims. The price must be recovered and the goods returned if possible, otherwise, it is a calamity.

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