At the outset, it is not permissible to work at a conventional bank as it
deals with many un-Islamic matters like interest, insurance, etc. Allah
Ta’ala says, ‘And do not aid in sin …’ (Maaidah)
If one is in dire need, for example, to support dependants, wife and
children and has no adequate source of income, he will be excused. However,
he should search for an adequate Halaal source of income and upon that being
available, he should resign from the bank.
Jummu’ah is a salient feature of Islam. Your friend should exhaust every
possible avenue to explain his employers the importance of Jummu’ah Salaat
and make necessary adjustments to be able to perform Jummu’ah Salaat.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.