Is it permissible for me to modify the payment gateway code on a foreign dating site between men and women, knowing that I did not create the site, and that I need money, but not urgently?
Social media websites are of two types: forbidden and permissible. The forbidden ones are those specialized in facilitating interaction between the sexes without adherence to Islamic guidelines. Establishing, modifying, maintaining, and subscribing to such sites is prohibited. The permissible ones are general social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. It is permissible to establish, maintain, and subscribe to them. If the website in question predominantly falls under the first type, then earning money by modifying its payment codes is not permissible. This is because it constitutes cooperation in sin and aggression. Allah Almighty said: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect.
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