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My brother is working in a theater. Is it allowed to do job there?

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Darulifta Deoband Waqf
Ref. No. 38 / 1162

Dear mufti sahab.
My brother is working in a theater where all kinds of movies shown. but he is just working there as a watchman and he avoids watching any pictures. can he be allowed to do job there?


Answer:

Ref. No. 38 / 1144

In the name of Allah the most gracious the most Merciful

The answer to your question is as follows:

Cinemas and movie theaters are the center of evil acts. Hence it is not allowed to work there and cooperate on unlawful activities. So working there as a watchman is also not permissible.

And Allah knows best

Darul Ifta

Darul Uloom Waqf Deoband

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