Working in jobs related to non-financial Haram activities : making internet designs and working on IT in interest institutions

Fatawa Question

Assalam Alikum, I called hawthorn masjid and referred to you regarding fatwa related to working for financial / investment firm. The question that I have is composed of 2 parts : Note : the company in questions is: http://www.westernasset.com/us/en/about/ This company performs various types of money management and financial investment services. 1. I’m an IT consultant I perform IT network security and design services ; is it permissible to provide services (contract) for this company in relations to IT services. Assuming no contract signing (Riba) involvement etc.. 2. Is it permissible to work for this company as an employee in the IT services field? of course granted no direct relations to interest based contract signing etc… I seek Allah’s help to guide me to obtain Halal income. One point to keep ; this company has great technology services that I could learn from and can help me in my plan move to and benefit Muslim countries. I really look forward anxiously to your candid advise. Please let me know if further clarification is necessary. Jazak Allah Khairan.

Fatwa

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Publication Date

2007-10-25

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Islamic Studies

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-785382

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