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Working in a bank

· 9 Safar 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Please tell me if bank job is halaal in Islam or it is prohibited in Islam because I am working in a bank department but my conscience is not satisfied so please guide me.

Answer

No.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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