Renting out one's premises to a liquor store
Question
Is it permissible to allow a liquor store or other haraam shops to use your property and you collect rent from them?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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