The questioner mentions that a Muslim worker employed in a factory producing intoxicants in Western countries; what is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding this? Should he continue in
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The questioner : What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding a Muslim worker employed in a factory producing intoxicants in Western countries? Should he continue in his work or end it?
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to work in a factory that produces intoxicants, because this is among those who press the grapes for wine and those who facilitate its spread and its consumption. Therefore, it is not permissible for him to remain in this factory; rather, he should seek permissible work so that his provision is lawful and his earnings are pure.
The questioner : Also, the questioner is Faris Ahmad, a worker in Belgium, who asks and says.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to work in a factory that produces intoxicants, because this is among those who press the grapes for wine and those who facilitate its spread and its consumption. Therefore, it is not permissible for him to remain in this factory; rather, he should seek permissible work so that his provision is lawful and his earnings are pure.
The questioner : Also, the questioner is Faris Ahmad, a worker in Belgium, who asks and says.