The Ruling on Working in the Inspection of Persons and Smuggled Goods and Narcotics at Customs

Question : In one of the customs departments, dealing with the classification of passengers arriving from abroad as well as goods. It is known that the purpose of this classification is not to collect customs duties, but rather to prevent the entry of smuggled items, narcotics, and other prohibited substances. Is this work considered assisting in the collection of the unjust taxes of the rulers of Fars?

Answer : This is not a case of assisting in the collection of unjust taxes. However, it involves preventing evil that may be hidden among these arriving passengers, as well as preventing evil that is clearly harmful, such as narcotics and the like.