Is it possible to work in the federal (state) tax service?

· 2 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1434 AH1 min readFatwa 27114English

Question

whether it is possible to work in the federal (state) tax service? (можно ли работать в федеральной (государственной) налоговой службе?)

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

You probably meant to ask is it permissible rather than possible. In order for us to advise you, kindly inform us what are you duties in your employment.

Abu Ali ad-Dagestani

Student Darul Iftaa
Moscow, Russia

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

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