Employment

Employment is a relationship between two parties, usually based on a contract where work is paid for, where one party, which may be a corporation, for profit, not-for-profit organization, co-operative or other entity is the employer and the other is the employee. Employees work in return for payment, which may be in the form of an hourly wage, by piecework or an annual salary, depending on the type of work an employee does or which sector they are working in. Employees in some fields or sectors may receive gratuities, bonus payment or stock options.

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Employment

Is it ethically wrong for me to continue an online job that promotes brands supporting Israel, especially since I need to invite others to join in order to earn more money to meet my financial obligations?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

Supporting any company which supports killing the innocents is forbidden and the income earned from wrong is unlawful. You as a Muslim should support the innocents or at least refrain from supporting their murderers. We trust that our Rizq (sustenance) is from Allah only and not from others, so, we seek lawful income from Allah (SWT) only.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Software . Options trading

Is it permissible to work as a software engineer at a trading firm, where my role would be to develop the systems and tools used by the company for various types of trades, which may also include binary options?

You as a Muslim should be very careful not to be involved in unlawful business and your software should not be used in any type of transactions which are not permissible in Islam. Binary options are considered by many as a form of gambling rather than an investment because of their negative cumulative payout.
'Wassalam.

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Woman . Employment . Radiology

Is it permissible for a woman to pursue a career in sonography, radiology technology, or a similar field, considering she may have to work in a hospital or clinic?

Yes it is permissible for Muslim woman to work in these fields provided she keeps her Hijab properly and maintains her modesty.

Wassalam.

Woman . Employment . Radiology

Is it permissible for a woman to pursue a career in sonography, radiology technology, or a similar field, considering she may have to work in a hospital or clinic?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it is permissible, and of course a good thing. We need more Muslim female professionals. Of course, like many other industries and work, she must observe matters of interaction and physical contact with non-mahram males.

And Allah knows best

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Employment . Spinster . Mahram . Hijab

As a recent university graduate and unmarried woman striving to please Allah (swt) and adhere to the teachings of Ahlulbayt (as), can I work due to pressure from my family for financial support, knowing it may involve interaction with non-Mahram men?

You as a Muslim female are allowed to work to earn livelihood as far as you keep you full Hijab and protect your modesty from non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Investment . Bank

Is it permissible to pursue a career in finance, particularly in Investment Banking or Venture Capital?

Studying any financial knowledge is permissible provided you don't indulge yourself in any unlawful deal like usury (RIBA).

Wassalam.

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Pork . Employment

Is it permissible to serve food that contains pork in a shop if there are no other jobs available?

No, it is not permissible to serve food containing pork under any circumstances, the money earned from such sinful act will be unlawful as well.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Gynecology

Is it allowed for a Muslim male to pursue a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology, considering that the role may involve examining patients' private areas?

It is not allowed for a Muslim male to look at or examine private parts of females. Pursuing such specialization might lead him to committing such sinful act then not only his work will be sinful but also the money earned from sinful work will sinful as well.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Riba

Is it permissible to work as an accountant where you are recording Riba transaction of Muslims?

It is not permissible to do anything related to usury (RIBA). The money received for such work will be also not lawful (Haraam).

Wassalam.

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Home . Employment . Qasr (Shortened Prayers)

Is it necessary for me to perform Qasr prayers during my 3-4 day visits to my home city while I work in another city 400km away?

Your Prayer (Salah) in your home city is always full. Your home city remains your home city as far as you still intend to live their in the future. If you have no intention to leave be there any more then it does not remain as your home city.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Abortion . Woman

I work at a pharmacy and had a Muslim female customer during my shift. What are the implications of recommending a clinic for abortion? Since I won't see her again, what should my response be to her?

Abortion is not allowed in Islam at all unless to save the life of the mother. Those who help in abortion except for saving mother's life are committing a major sin and the money earned for Abortion is unlawful. You should advise her not to ruin her life by committing a major sin no matter how much money she might earn, because it is unlawful money and the sinful act will lead to hellfire.

Wassalam.

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Income . Employment . Fraud

As a recent graduate experiencing financial difficulties without family backing, can I fabricate work experience to secure online jobs despite lacking projects, while still intending to work honestly? Will this income be considered allowed in Islam?

Fabricating work experience is lying or cheating. Islam does not allow lying nor cheating at all. Be always truthful, Allah Will Fund you a way for blessed income.

Wassalam.