What is the ruling on working as a security guard for riba (usury or interest) banks?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on working as a security guard for riba banks?
Answer:
If it is on behalf of the government, there is nothing wrong with it, because soldiers guard establishments; this is a matter of security. However, if they are hiring you to be their guard, it is not permissible for you to do so. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on working as a security guard for riba banks?
Answer:
If it is on behalf of the government, there is nothing wrong with it, because soldiers guard establishments; this is a matter of security. However, if they are hiring you to be their guard, it is not permissible for you to do so. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2765 -3022] ما حكم العمل حارساً للبنوك الربوية؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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