A woman says: I work in an establishment where there is a mahram (a relative one may not marry) present, but among the items sold there are intoxicants. Should I continue?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a Muslim woman from France who says: I work as a secretary in an establishment, wearing my jilbab (outer garment) and without free mixing of men and women,
The Shaykh:
This is a woman who goes.
The questioner:
A Muslim woman from France works as an administrative secretary. She says: I work wearing my jilbab (outer garment) and without free mixing of men and women, and with a mahram (a relative one may not marry) present, but among the items sold in this establishment are intoxicants. Is it permissible for me to work in this position? Knowing that the sales of intoxicants amount to 15% of the total sales.
The Shaykh:
Do not work in this institution, first because it is a men's institution, not a women's institution, and second because it sells intoxicants. Do not work there; seek your livelihood elsewhere.[At-Talaq 65:2-3] Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a Muslim woman from France who says: I work as a secretary in an establishment, wearing my jilbab (outer garment) and without free mixing of men and women,
The Shaykh:
This is a woman who goes.
The questioner:
A Muslim woman from France works as an administrative secretary. She says: I work wearing my jilbab (outer garment) and without free mixing of men and women, and with a mahram (a relative one may not marry) present, but among the items sold in this establishment are intoxicants. Is it permissible for me to work in this position? Knowing that the sales of intoxicants amount to 15% of the total sales.
The Shaykh:
Do not work in this institution, first because it is a men's institution, not a women's institution, and second because it sells intoxicants. Do not work there; seek your livelihood elsewhere.
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him
وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3761- 4717] امرأة تقول أعمل في مؤسسة بوجود محرم لكن من جملة ما يباع فيها الخمر فهل أستمر؟ — youtube.com
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