Working in companies that have some Haram activities : pool hall and eating house business

Fatawa Question

Dear Dr Monzer Kahf, Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh. I am writing this email to you seeking your advice on above mentioned subject, specially its legitimacy (Shari'ah compliance) in the eyes of Islam. Basically, I am contemplating to start a Pool Hall with a mini restaurant (will serve only Halal food and fresh juices). Pool tables will be given to customers on an hourly rate basis. No gambling is allowed and Alcohol is strictly prohibited. However, compelled to allow smoking (will not sell cigarettes, etc.). Although I prefer male-only customers, since I reside in a non-Muslim country, I expect the presence of feminine gender along with their male counterparts to play pool. Soft music will be played, and some sports TV channels will be shown. I am full-time employed in a very decent job and this is my first business idea to enhance my income base so that I could afford a better life for my family and help people in need in my area. Venture will be financed by my own savings. I seek advice from you whether I should go ahead with the business plan or should I look for other alternatives. I rather beg than earning even 1 cent Haram. Jaz'akumullah. Fazly PS : You and other scholars are doing a wonderful social service through islamonline.net, a service directed towards enlightening Muslim youth and elderly with what is allowed in Islam and what is not.

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Publication Date

2009-03-13

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Islamic Studies

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-732151

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