Fatwa #730627 November 2002United Kingdom

Is it acceptable for me to work in a supermarket store which sells wine, haraam meat but also halaal foods aswell?

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I work on the checkouts in which I have to scan Wine, Haraam food and Halaal food and then the customers pay and I cash the money in, is it acceptable for me to work there? What do I do with the money that I have earnt there if it is not Acceptable? Should I still work there or should i leave even if i cannot get another job? Please explain. Jazaakallah Khair

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Our advice to you is to immediately begin looking for another employment.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

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