What is the ruling on working as a maintenance engineer in a laundry company that deals with hotels, factories, hospitals, and restaurants, knowing that the company does not deal directly with individuals, and that the job applicant is not under financial pressure and is seeking lawful earnings?
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There is no harm for you in the aforementioned work, and there is nothing in it that is forbidden by the Shari'ah. So, seek Allah's guidance () concerning it. If it comes to pass, then it is good and a blessing. Otherwise, Allah has diverted you from it to something better for you.
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