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Fatwa #362325 September 2001United States of America

I am student in usa and in need of money to pay fees. can I work at a store/gas station where there are few haram things to sell?

Question

I am student of M.Sc Computer Science in USA. Origionally I am from Pakistan. I am in need of money to pay my tuition fees and other expenses. I have been looking for a clean job (where I don't have to deal with haram things) for past two months but I haven't found any yet. So is it permissible for me to work at a place (like gas-statio + convenience store) where I have to deal with haram things, like lottery tickets, cigarettes etc, until I find any other clean job where there are no haram things. If its not permissible than can I apply for an interest based loan. Even if this is not permissible than should I go back to Pakistan(my home country)if I am not able to pay tuition fee. If I go back without completing studies than I will have to sacrifice all the time and money I spent in studying pervious semesters.

Answer

It is permissible for you to seek employment at the gas station and
convenience store. Your income will be Halaal.

However, you should abstain from dealing with the Haraam items, lottery
tickets, etc. if possible.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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