What is the ruling on working in a private car, which is systemically rejected by the traffic authorities?
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The questioner:
I work in my private car, and I have no other job, and I know that this is contrary to the regulations.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
I work in my private car, and I have no other job, and I know that this is not permissible under the traffic regulations. This has been the case for more than seven years. Is the money I earn from this work forbidden or lawful? I have many debts and numerous problems, and I have no other job.
The Shaykh:
The money is lawful because it is your earnings; it is your earnings and your effort. The money is lawful, if Allah wills. However, there is accountability for you regarding this violation of the regulations. You may be imprisoned, or this matter may be referred to the government. The government may pardon you and forgive you, or it may punish you. As for the money you obtained through your toil and earnings, it is lawful, if Allah wills. But the violation of the regulations remains upon you, and its matter is with the one in authority.
I work in my private car, and I have no other job, and I know that this is contrary to the regulations.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
I work in my private car, and I have no other job, and I know that this is not permissible under the traffic regulations. This has been the case for more than seven years. Is the money I earn from this work forbidden or lawful? I have many debts and numerous problems, and I have no other job.
The Shaykh:
The money is lawful because it is your earnings; it is your earnings and your effort. The money is lawful, if Allah wills. However, there is accountability for you regarding this violation of the regulations. You may be imprisoned, or this matter may be referred to the government. The government may pardon you and forgive you, or it may punish you. As for the money you obtained through your toil and earnings, it is lawful, if Allah wills. But the violation of the regulations remains upon you, and its matter is with the one in authority.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم العمل على سيارة خاصة وهذا مرفوض نظاما عند المرور؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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