Earning through scamming people

· 12 Rajab 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsTradeSources of Income

Question

I used to work in a company in which we scam people, so is the money earned halal or haraam? Can I use that money for good deeds or for investing it in halal business? If not, what must be done with that money?

Answer

This work is corruption and injustice. How can it be halaal.

Return it to those whom you have taken it from.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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