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Last updated: 19th October 2004
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Assalam O Alaikum, Please advise me if running/owning a petrol pump in USA which sells beer & lottery tickets is right for a muslim. I am 62 years old and have migrated to USA as my children live here. I can not find a proper job and I do not wish to be a burden on my children. Many muslims are in this business and I have been advised to get into this business.


Please do dua to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, as will we, that He gives Halal rizq and help you in this situation.

To sell liquor or to aide in things such as lottery are things which are strictly forbidden in Shari'ah. Rasoolullah Sallallahu alahi wasallam cursed ten people in connection with liquor. The seller is also included in this Hadith. Lottery involves gambling, therefore it is Haraam. Also, to sell lottery tickets is making one a means of this Haraam act coming into existence.

We suggest that you either clear your store of such things or open an alternative store and sell Halaal products.

Approved by Shaikhul Hadeeth Mufti Farooq
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Answer last updated on:
19th October 2004
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Ulamaa ID 01
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Mufti Yaseen Shaikh