One who joins an organization, whether for benefit or to ward off harm; is that permissible?

The questioner: An organization.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner: For benefit or for an interest, and I affirm that not joining this organization leads to, for example, termination of employment or leaving the job, or material or physical harm befalling him. Is that permissible? Is the interest in joining...?

The Shaykh: Is it like the one who earns his livelihood by what Allah has forbidden? Is that permissible?

The questioner: Absolutely not.

The Shaykh: And absolutely not.

The questioner: Yes, it is not permissible to join any other organization?

The Shaykh: If it is contrary to the Shari'ah, yes, it is not permissible; because it is not from Islam that "the end justifies the means."