Question:
Jazakallah
Answer:
It is not permissible to work in a shop wherein music is played throughout the day especially when the owner is a Muslim and committing such Haraam can and must be avoided, unlike in the case of women coming to the shop which is inevitable.
In this case one should make full attempt to look for another job without considering the fact that he cannot leave his father’s shop, as it is stated in a Hadith that the creation (of Allah) cannot be obeyed in the disobedience of Allah.
He can work in his father’s shop until he finds a suitable job elsewhere but he should lower his gaze as much as possible and he should also turn his attention away from the music if he cannot have it turned off. (Aapke Masaail aur Unkaa Hal, Vol. 6, page 251)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Qasim bin Hashim Limbada
Attested to as correct by:
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
26 July 2004
08 Jumaadul Ukhraa 1425