If you suspect that your employer deals in stolen goods, is it permissable to work for him?
Question
Assalamualaikum
If you suspect that your employer deals in stolen goods, is it permissable to work for him? It is only a suspicion and you have no proof.
In this case, are your earnings halaal?
Jazakallah
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Allah Taala says, “Oh you who believe, stay away from excessive bad thoughts.”
Rasulullah (S.A.W.) said, “Guard yourselves from suspicion for verily suspicion is the worst lie.”
It is not permissible for one to have baseless suspicions on any Muslim.
It is permissible for you to continue the employment and the earnings will be halal.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa
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