Is it halaal to work in a non-islamic bank?
Published as Working for a conventional bank
Question
Is it halaal to work in a non-islamic bank?
Answer
If the work you are employed for is of a permissible nature in Shari'ah, it will be permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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