Working for American Corporations
Question
I have a job offer from an American Corporation (group of companies) which mainly deals with oil, gas and petroleum industry around the world (about 95% of its business is with this sector). This company has many subdivisions. My work will be in a sub division of the company that only deals with oil, gas and petroleum equipment and customers in the middle east only. But I also came to know that one of the subdivisions of this company in USA/UK makes equipment for naval forces of western military. This business would be not more than 3-4 % of their total earnings. I will not be working in this division at all! Is it okay to accept the offer with the oil, gas and petroleum division and work for this company.
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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Q: My next question is that: Am I required to be bothered about where the company utilizes the money that it earns from my subdivision, since the cash flow from all divisions might be combined at corporate level to determine company's final profit/loss and future investments.
A: Your division is related to petroleum etc. So you do not have to worry about any contamination.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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