Is working for a data management and artificial intelligence consulting company that serves government agencies, banks (both Islamic and non-Islamic), and telecommunications companies—with no freedom to choose clients—halal or haram?
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If accepting the offer necessitates directly assisting interest-based banks, then it is not permissible. However, if the questioner can avoid that, then there is no harm in accepting the offer.
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