Jobs and Income

July 6, 2026 3 mins

Is My Income Halal Working for a Water Park in a Non-Muslim Country?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a Muslim working in a non-Muslim country as a structural technologist for a water park company, preparing structural drawings for waterslides. I’m concerned because water parks often involve immodest dress, which seems almost certain in the environment my work helps create. Does my job or earnings become […]
July 5, 2026 3 mins

Is My Iman Valid If I Own Non-Compliant Shares?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person owns shares in a company engaged in shirk or kufr activities and sincerely takes the Shahada, is his faith valid at once, or only after he divests himself of the shares? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah bless you […]
June 30, 2026 6 mins

Is It Lawful to Work for a Defense-Linked Aircraft Company?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I worked as an intern at an aircraft company that mostly built firefighting planes, but it also sold planes for military and surveillance purposes, including to non-Muslim countries and the FBI. My role was to assign training roles and support staff in transitioning to a new system. I was […]
June 28, 2026 5 mins

Is My Income from a Workers’ Compensation Board Lawful?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I work as an accounts representative for a workers’ compensation board, which provides insurance for workplace injuries. My role is mostly customer service: I assist employers with the status of their accounts, advise whether they are required to register by the government, and at times process premiums. When a […]
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