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Collecting data on alcohol

· 1 Shaʻban 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I run a market research company. One of my clients is doing a research project with regards to alcohol. They requested that I help collect the data for them. This will entail getting vodka drinkers to complete an online interview. Is this permissible?

Answer

It is impermissible for a Muslim to involve himself in such activity.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

يـأَيُّهَا الَّذينَ ءامَنوا إِنَّمَا الخَمرُ وَالمَيسِرُ وَالأَنصابُ وَالأَزلـمُ رِجسٌ مِن عَمَلِ الشَّيطـنِ فَاجتَنِبوهُ لَعَلَّكُم تُفلِحون

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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