Becoming despondent due to not finding a halaal job
Question
An elderly Hafez offered me a job over the phone. However, his first task for me was to work on a website with haraam pictures, which he emailed to me. I replied with a very polite and respectful email asking him to please excuse me from this website owing to the animate images. It is now a month later and he has not even responded. I am feeling sad as I felt that at least I will have a halaal job working for a Muslim with a kurtah and beard.
In fact, I have contacted numerous Muslims in my industry seeking work. I even offered working for free so that I can gain experience. Only one Muslim even responded. Then too, every Muslim business employs female staff. Nothing halaal is forthcoming. Please advise me.
Answer
Don't become despondent. Whatever work you can do, start off. May Allah Ta`ala grant you barkat and prosperity.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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