I want to become an police officer. Can I?
Question
I live in America im wondering if i can become a police officer. Even though I would be helping the U.S. with crime and all. Would it be right for me to become an officer or should I choose another career.
Answer
In principle, to assist the oppressed is permissible and an act of virtue. To be party to oppression is Haraam (strictly prohibited).
The above criterior should be used to determine your decision as a police officer. If your position as an officer will be only to combat crime, and assist the troubled, etc. then there is no prohibition in becoming an officer. Surely, as an officer, you will be required to follow rules and principles. You should measure those rules and principles through the abovementioned criteria and decide on that.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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