Is it permissible for a government employee to open a commercial establishment in the name of his wife, while it actually belongs to him?
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The questioner : Well, Shaykh, I mentioned to one of the brothers who asked a question earlier that a government employee is not permitted to trade in one of the trades. So, is it permissible for a government employee to open a shop in the name of his wife or one of his brothers?
The Shaykh : And it belongs to him or to his wife?
The questioner : No, it belongs to him.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible. That is, it is not permissible for a government employee to open a commercial establishment in the name of his son, his wife, one of his relatives, or one of his friends, because that is lying. For example, this shop does not belong to the person whose name is written on it.
And at the same time, it is a betrayal of the state, because the person did what the state prohibited and circumvented it through this ruse. Yes.
The Shaykh : And it belongs to him or to his wife?
The questioner : No, it belongs to him.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible. That is, it is not permissible for a government employee to open a commercial establishment in the name of his son, his wife, one of his relatives, or one of his friends, because that is lying. For example, this shop does not belong to the person whose name is written on it.
And at the same time, it is a betrayal of the state, because the person did what the state prohibited and circumvented it through this ruse. Yes.