Is it permissible to work as an accountant for a company that manages the accounts of a restaurant selling alcohol, knowing that the nature of the work requires entering alcohol invoices into the accounting system, and can a portion of the salary be donated to charities to make the earnings lawful?
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It is not permissible for an accountant to enter invoices for the sale of alcohol, due to the tacit approval of evil and aiding in the continuation of selling a forbidden item. Indeed, "the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed ten concerning wine," and among them are its seller and its buyer. And Allah Almighty says: ﴿And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression.﴾ If it is not possible to avoid this, then seek another job, and dispose of a portion of your salary equivalent to the forbidden work until you find another job.
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