Fatwa #2918818 May 2014United States of America
Is my income Halaal working for an Islamic institution which promotes liberal Islam?
Question
I am working for an Islamic institution which is govt controlled, they preach and distribute ‘Islamic’ literature which promotes the 'proud to be American Muslims' brand. My work is supervisor and Administrator of this institute. I am doubting my income I receive from here. Is my income halal?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
It is your responsibility as an Administrator to ensure the literature that is distributed is authentic. You should refer to reliable ‘Ulama to ensure the authenticity of the literature and other affairs of the Islamic Institution.
Nevertheless, the income from your job will be permissible. [1]
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Fahad Abdul Wahab
Student Darul Iftaa
USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
[1] (قوله وحمل خمر ذمي) قال الزيلعي: وهذا عنده وقالا هو مكروه " لأنه - عليه الصلاة والسلام - «لعن في الخمر عشرة وعد منها حاملها» وله أن الإجارة على الحمل وهو ليس بمعصية، ولا سبب لها وإنما تحصل المعصية بفعل فاعل مختار
[رد المحتار -ج٦ - ص٣٩٢ – ايج ايم سعيد]