What is the ruling on working as a security guard in a shop that sells alcohol?
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Working as a guard for a liquor store and overseeing it is (forbidden) in Islamic law, and the money earned from it is illicit. You must repent to Allah and leave this job immediately. For whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better. Allah Almighty said: "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent."
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