Working as an accountant for a store that sells halaal and haraam items

· 14 Safar 1442 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsIjaarahPermissible and Impermissible employment

Question

Is it permissible for one to work as an accountant for shops such as Pick n Pay, Makro, Checkers? These shops sell halaal, as well as non halaal items such as alcohol and non halaal meat.

Answer

It is better to refrain.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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