Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible to work in gas station that has lottery machine?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 245English

Question

I live in the USA i get lost my job since too month now I got an offer to work in gas station which sells lotto tickets. I did not take any commision and I work their as a cashier.

Answer

It is permissible for you to work at the gas station. However, you should not involve yourself in the sales of lotto tickets.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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