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What is the ruling on continuing to work at a website that sells images, despite the possibility of there being images that are not compliant with Islamic dress and hijab, knowing that there is an intention to control the photography as much as possible, and a fear of leniency when profits begin?

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As long as you have another source of income, you should avoid this work, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, no soul will die until it completes its term and receives its full provision. So, fear Allah and be moderate in seeking [provision]."

The field of photography for advertising and promotion is not among the purest of earnings due to the existing disagreement about it and because most of its practitioners do not adhere to Sharia regulations, especially women, with the presence of images containing immodesty and exposure of 'awrah (parts of the body that must be covered), for Allah the Almighty says: "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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