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Work & Career

Praying, fasting and staying Muslim at work. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Can Muslims work in a pharmacy?

Yes, Muslims can work in a pharmacy and dispense prescribed medicines. What about alcohol, gelatin, contraception and conscientious objection?

It depends: coaching young children is widely allowed; for teenage girls a female coach is preferred and a man must avoid seclusion and touch.

Shaving your beard for a job is allowed only in real need, like a sealed safety mask with no alternative; most scholars forbid it otherwise.

No, most scholars say Muslims shouldn't run social media for an alcohol brand. Mixed businesses are a grey area if you never promote the alcohol.

Yes, Muslims can usually work in a clothing store that sells some revealing items, since clothes have halal uses. Keep your own dress modest.

Yes, paying a bribe to get a job is haram; the Prophet cursed both giver and taker. Official fees and honest agency fees are not bribes.

Yes, Muslim women can work outside the home and keep their own earnings, if the job is halal, modesty is kept and couples agree on it.

No, most scholars say Muslims shouldn't do permanent tattoos as a job. Henna, temporary tattoos and removal are fine. Career options explained.

Yes, Muslims can work for the government. Prophet Yusuf served a non-Muslim king. Which public jobs are fine and where to be careful.

No, it's usually not haram to work for a company that uses interest, if its main business is halal and your role doesn't handle riba deals.

Eat halal at work events by telling the organizer early, then choosing vegetarian, fish or plain sides when there's no halal option at the buffet.

Yes, you can tutor students of the opposite gender as a Muslim if you avoid private seclusion, lower your gaze and keep sessions professional.