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Is the accountant's work in recording usurious interest within the expenses and revenues of companies dealing with usury considered to fall under the Prophetic Hadith concerning the cursing of "the one who records usury," especially if the accountant does not deal with usury and inwardly disapproves of it, and what is the legal ruling on the work of an auditor who audits companies dealing with usury in addition to permissible companies, knowing that his refusal to do so may lead to his dismissal from his job?

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Dealing with Riba (usury/interest) is forbidden. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who consumes Riba, the one who feeds it, its scribe, and its two witnesses. Allah has warned those who deal in it with war from Him and His Messenger.

Working for a company that deals in Riba is permissible, provided that the majority of its capital is lawful, and that the employee does not directly engage in usurious contracts himself, while preferring to seek another job.

Recording the company's accounts, even if it does not make you a scribe or a witness to Riba, is considered aiding in sin, which is forbidden. Therefore, it is advisable to look for another permissible job.

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