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Is it permissible to work for a company that is involved in animal testing?

Published as I have seen a job advertised that I am interested in applying for, the company is involved in animal testing for medical purposes

· 2 Jumada II 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14352English

Question

I have seen a job advertised that I am interested in applying for, the company is involved in animal testing for medical purposes. Is it permissible to work for a company that is involved in animal testing?

Answer

It is permisisble.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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