Opening a video store for the sale and rental of tapes
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The first question of Fatwa No. ( 8162 )
Q1: I wish to open a video store for the sale and rental of tapes that are permitted by the Ministry of Information only, adhering to the teachings and not violating religious matters. Is there any prohibition in this, or in the livelihood that comes from it? I do not want to work in anything that angers Allah the Exalted, and video has become the only job that provides financial income for small projects that do not require large sums of money. Please inform me about this matter, as I am confused about it. .
A1 : Video, radio, television, and similar media devices are not called lawful or forbidden in themselves; because they are tools, and what is judged is their use. So, whatever is used for a purely forbidden matter, or mostly, or where its benefit and harm are equal - it is forbidden, otherwise it is lawful. And on this basis, if you do not use video except for good, as
you mentioned, it is good, otherwise it is evil. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
Q1: I wish to open a video store for the sale and rental of tapes that are permitted by the Ministry of Information only, adhering to the teachings and not violating religious matters. Is there any prohibition in this, or in the livelihood that comes from it? I do not want to work in anything that angers Allah the Exalted, and video has become the only job that provides financial income for small projects that do not require large sums of money. Please inform me about this matter, as I am confused about it. .
A1 : Video, radio, television, and similar media devices are not called lawful or forbidden in themselves; because they are tools, and what is judged is their use. So, whatever is used for a purely forbidden matter, or mostly, or where its benefit and harm are equal - it is forbidden, otherwise it is lawful. And on this basis, if you do not use video except for good, as
you mentioned, it is good, otherwise it is evil. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
Source
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