Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

I work in a restaurant where everything is halal, except for the alcohol. Occasionally I serve this to the customer, should I look for another job, as this is my only source of income?

· 22 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1219English

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I work in a restaurant where everything is halal, except for the alcohol. Occasionally I serve this to the customer, should I look for another job, as this is my only source of income?

Answer

If presently this is your only source of income, you will be excused for working there. If possible, you should avoid serving alcohol and search for an alternative income.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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