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Is it permissible to market electronically for an Indian pharmaceutical company owned by non-Muslims (Christians)?

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Marketing and advertising take the ruling of the product being marketed. If it is permissible, then there is no harm. But if it is forbidden, then it is not lawful to sell it, advertise it, or market it, based on the Almighty's saying: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression" (Al-Ma'idah/2), and based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, when Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, forbids a thing, He also forbids its price."

Since the questioner is marketing beneficial medicines, there is no harm upon him, and it does not matter whether the company owners are Muslims or non-Muslims. However, two matters should be noted: 1. Not transgressing Allah's limits in marketing by describing the product with qualities it does not possess, as this is a lie. 2. Not offering gifts to doctors and clinic supervisors, because that is bribery, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) cursed the briber, the bribed, and the intermediary.

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