What is the ruling on working for a company that sells and markets pornographic movie cards to Arab countries via telephone, knowing that unemployment and the lack of job opportunities due to the illicit situation compel one to accept this work?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
This work of yours is unlawful (), and you will bear the sin of everyone whose religion is corrupted by these obscene films. Indeed, those who love that indecency should spread among the believers will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. We advise you to start your life with sincere repentance and to care for your Hereafter. And whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better. Let the first thing you prioritize be to leave this country and return to the lands of the Muslims.
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