To sell alcohol (which is an intoxicant)

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Q: We feel that you are honest in your Fatwas (legal opinions issued by a qualified Muslim scholar), so please advise us concerning the following two issues, as there is much controversy regarding them, between permission and prohibition, and as the Muslims are frequently subject to them.With many thanks in advance.First, trading in perfumes that contain alcohol, and using them if the percentage of alcohol is large or small.Second, trading in Mus-hafs (Arabic Qur'an).

A: First, if the percentage of alcohol in perfumes is intoxicating if a lot is drunk, it is Haram (prohibited) to use these perfumes in any way or trade in them, because it is Khamr (intoxicant), whether much or little. If the percentage of alcohol is not intoxicating if a lot is drunk, it is permissible to use it and trade in it, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is Haram. Second, trading in Mus-hafs is permissible, as it is a form of cooperation in (Part No. 13; Page No. 55) righteousness; facilitating the means to getting them, memorizing the Qur'an and reading it; notification and establishing the evidence. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.