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Is it permissible to sell something to one who is known to use it for idolatry, such as idols, and is it permissible to take the price for it?

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It is not permissible for a Muslim to sell items that he knows the buyer will use in associating partners with Allah (shirk) or in disobedience (ma'siyah); due to the generality of Allah's saying: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression," and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, if Allah forbids something, He also forbids its price."

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