Prostitution

· 17 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1184English

Question

Asalaam alikum to and your please tell me what is the proper fatwa for one who gives employment to women for prostitution or as the say in America pimping

Answer

The act of prostitution is Haraam. To employ a prostitute to earn an income is Haraam. The income will also be Haraam.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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