Can my wife work as an accountant at a hotel that has a bar?
Question
My Wife is an Accounting Professional,She is working in a Hotel,owner of the hotel is a Muslim and all facilities for workers like Prayer Room,Prayer Break everything is fine and Islam friendly.
But There is a Bar under the Hotel Management which sell wine and other alcohol,But my wife has nothing to do with that,she is working with accounting department and related softwares.The office building is also separate from the hotel building.
So,please advice me whether her job and earning is halal or not.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The accounting services provided by your wife in the enquired situation is permissible. Her income is Halal. [1] However, it is important to note that your wife should adhere to the laws of Hijab when she leaves home and at work.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Muntasir Zaman
Student Darul Iftaa
USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
[1] Contemporary Fatawa Mufti Taqi pg.159 and 180
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