My father''s earnings are ill-gotten.

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Q 2: My father is a merchant and I help him in his trade, but his trade involves some unlawful things such as selling recorded tapes which publicly declare all kinds of enmity towards Allah and unspeakable Fisq (flagrant violation of Islamic law) in addition to selling cigarettes. The earnings of such items (Part No. 13; Page No. 43) are at least half the profit of the shop. I use this money for my personal needs and sell such things under duress as my father orders me to do such-and-such. I hope that you will give me a relevant Fatwa concerning this matter.

A: It is not permissible to collaborate with your father or help him or anyone else in selling forbidden items, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Submission is obligatory only in what is good (and reasonable). And he (peace be upon him) said: There is no submission to a creature in matters involving disobedience to Allah. You should advise your father with kindness and good manners, and show him as your excuse the legal ruling we have mentioned. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.