Software planning for an alcohol manufacturing company
Question
I work for a software company which makes planning software for companies. Their clients include many manufacturing companies which needs a software for planning. My role is to support the implementation of software and provide training and support for customers.
If their client is an alcohol manufacturing company, and they assign me to work on this project. Is it permissible for me to work?
Will my earnings be halaal?
Answer
You should excuse yourself from doing this work.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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