Question:
Assalamualikum,
I got a job offer in an IT company, whose clients are mainly in the betting industry . I would be asked to work with those clients and develop softwares for betting industry. Would it be haram or halal , can I take that job?
Please note that the IT company is providing software and services to the betting industry.
Thanks
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
If this job is the only one available to you at the moment you can stay as long as it is essential to support your family. However, it is also necessary to keep looking for an Islamically approved halal job and accept it as soon as you get it.
Imam Senad Agic
American Islamic Center – Chicago
Majlis #1 Head Imam (IABNA)
www.aicchicago.com
www.imamsenadagic.com
www.iabna.org
