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Is police job illegal according to Islam?

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· 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is police job illegal according to Islam? What about their salary? Halal or haram?

Answer

To work for the cause of justice is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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