s it permissible to work in the EPFO(Employee Provident Fund Office) Department of Government?
Question
Assalamo Alikum,
I just wanted to ask a mas'ala that, is it permitted to do the job in EPFO(Employee Provident Fund Office) Department of Government? please put the light on this.
Jazak'Allah
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
In order for us to advise you, explain the EPFO(Employee Provident Fund Office) in detail. What exactly will be your job description ?.
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