Is it permissible to work in washing dishes that previously contained alcohol to be reused, or as a salesperson in a shopping center where purchases might include alcohol or pork?
It is forbidden to work in any field that aids in sin, such as washing glasses in which alcohol is drunk. Anyone who helps prepare for the drinking of alcohol has sinned, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Allah has cursed alcohol, its drinker, its pourer, its seller, its buyer, its presser, its extractor, its carrier, and the one to whom it is carried." And whoever aids in drinking alcohol by preparing and cleaning its utensils. Likewise, selling alcohol and pork is forbidden, and therefore, it is not permissible to aid in their sale in any way. Allah Almighty has forbidden cooperation in sin and aggression. It is not permissible to work in these matters except for the one who is compelled and fears perishing if he does not work.
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