Q: I read Fatwa no. 204 in 9/2/1402 A.H. in a book entitled “Fatawa Islamiyyah (Islamic Fatwas)”, vol. 3, p. 351, on the subject of working in restaurants that serve alcohol and pork. I live in France and I am married and have children. The following is a description of my problem: There is hardly any work here, but this is not a valid justification to save me from my Lord’s Punishment. The biggest misfortune is that I live in a non-Muslim environment. For example, it was only after long hard struggle that my wife started to perform Salah (Prayer) and observe Sawm (Fast). I do not think that she will ever be convinced if I tell her the truth, and that she will accept and be happy with Allah’s Rulings; this would surely lead to divorce and the destruction of my family. The law in this country gives custody to the mother, and I am afraid that my children would leave their father’s religion. My question is: Should I leave my job working in a factory that processes pork and other things, even if it leads to divorce or can I continue working here? Please benefit me and may Allah benefit you and grant us all success!