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Q 5: What is the ruling on a person working in a wine factory, a wine store, or a shop that sells and distributes it? What is the ruling on the money which he gains and spends on his children? It is worth mentioning here that getting a job in another work place is very difficult and this man has many children.

A: It is not permissible for a Muslim to work in a wine factory or a wine store, or to practice any work related to wine. His earning is unlawful and he has to seek another job with lawful earnings. Perhaps, Allah will forgive what he has done before, for Allah (Exalted be He) says, Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said, Cursed is Khamr (alcohol), the one who drinks it, the one who pours it, the one who sells it, the one who buys it, the one who squeezes it (the grapes, etc), the one for whom it is squeezed, the one who carries it, the one to whom it is carried and the one who consumes its price. (Part No. 14; Page No. 412) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.