Can we have Christian servant in home…doing various works like sweeping, washing cloths…making food etc.

· 1 Shawwal 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7382English

Question

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Can we have Christian servant in home…doing various works like sweeping, washing cloths…making food etc.

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

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