Collecting data on alcohol
Question
I run a market research company. One of my clients is doing a research project with regards to alcohol. They requested that I help collect the data for them. This will entail getting vodka drinkers to complete an online interview. Is this permissible?
Answer
It is impermissible for a Muslim to involve himself in such activity.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
يـأَيُّهَا الَّذينَ ءامَنوا إِنَّمَا الخَمرُ وَالمَيسِرُ وَالأَنصابُ وَالأَزلـمُ رِجسٌ مِن عَمَلِ الشَّيطـنِ فَاجتَنِبوهُ لَعَلَّكُم تُفلِحون
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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