Fatwa #422222 November 2001Australia
I own a security company and I do cash collection & banking for a national gambling organisation this contract provides employment for 30 muslims is it Haram and if it is what should i do
Answer
Allah Taála orders us in the Quran - And do not assist in sin (Surah
Maaidah). Gambling is expressly prohibited in the Quran. To offer a security
service to the gambling organisation will be assisting in sin. It is
therefore not permissible for you to offer the gambling organisation the
services of your security company.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
for Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
Maaidah). Gambling is expressly prohibited in the Quran. To offer a security
service to the gambling organisation will be assisting in sin. It is
therefore not permissible for you to offer the gambling organisation the
services of your security company.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
for Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.