Is it permissible to accept subscriptions from restaurants, cafés, clothing stores, gyms, lawyers, or insurance companies on a website dedicated to introducing companies and services, knowing that the website is directed at companies and stores in Europe? And is this considered cooperation in sin and aggression? And what is the Sharia guideline for accepting or rejecting subscribers?
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The Internet is a double-edged sword. Using it for good brings reward, and that reward increases with the number of beneficiaries. Using it for evil brings sin, and that sin increases with the proliferation of sin and misguidance. Allah Almighty says: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." He who guides to a good deed is like the one who does it, and he who calls to misguidance bears the burden of the sins of those who follow him. Based on this, it is not permissible to accept subscriptions from companies or individuals whose activities include anything forbidden.
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