The Ruling on Working in Establishments that Serve Alcoholic Drinks and Swine Flesh

Question :

We here in Holland are young Muslim men who are observant all praise and thanks be to Allah - to His religion. But the jobs available here are all in alcohol and restaurants which serve swine flesh along with other meats. Is it permissible to work washing dishes on which pork has been served as a job in order to earn one's living? Benefit us (with advice) and may Allah benefit you and may He grant success to us and to you and may He reward you with goodness.

Answer:

It is not permissible for you to work in establishments which sell alcoholic drinks or serve it to those who drink it. Nor is it permissible for you to work in restaurants which serve pork to those who eat it or sell it to those who buy it, even if they sell other meats or foods as well. It does not matter whether your work there is selling it or serving it, or washing the dishes in it, because of the cooperation in sin and transgression it includes. Allah has forbidden that in His Words:
"but And there is no necessity that would compel you to do this. For do not help one another in sin and transgression."

Allah's earth is vast and spacious and the lands of the Muslims are many. So be with the community of Muslims in a country where it is easy to find permissible work; Allah, Most High says:
"And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things."

And He, Most Glorified says:
"and whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him."

And may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon his family and Companions.

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