Fasting While Working in a Restaurant Serving Alcohol
Question
I just wanted to find out if my fast would be accepted as I'm working in a licensed restaurant. I personally don't think it would, but would like to get some advice about it from someone who knows better.
Answer
The fast will be valid. If licensed means that you are selling alcohol or any other type of intoxicant, you should try your best to leave that job as soon as possible and look for an alternative. Make taubah and ask Allah Ta`ala for forgiveness and help.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
كتاب الصوم ... أما تفسيره فهو عبارة عن ترك الأكل والشرب والجماع من الصبح إلى غروب الشمس بنية التقرب إلى الله كذا في الكافي ( الفتاوى الهندية 1/194)
عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول عام الفتح وهو بمكة إن الله ورسوله حرم بيع الخمر (صحيح البخاري 2/615)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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