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Fatwa #43127 August 2000Pakistan

As a doctor. Can I accept cremation fees for filling in a cremation form?

Question

I work as a junior doctor, and it is our duty to fill in cremation forms. We are paid a fixed, taxable amount. Is it halal to accept this money?

Answer

The fees for filling in the cremation form will be Halaal.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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