December 2, 2024

Working as an accountant

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Question

Asalamualikum Is it permissible in to pursue a career in accounting, bookkeeping, or administration? Jazakallah

Answer:

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

حامدا و مصليا و مسلما

عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته  السلام

Muhtaram

We have received your query regarding the ruling of pursuing a career in accounting, book keeping and administration, our response is as follows:

Yes, it will be permissible to work as an accountant, book keeper and in administration as long as this occupation does not consist of anything which is not allowed in Shariah.[1] If you have any query regarding any specific aspect of the above mentioned occupation then please get in contact with the Daru lfta.

And Allah Ta’ala knows best

Answered by:

(Mufti) Abdushakoor Salim

30th Jumaad Ukhra 1446

2nd December 2024

Checked and approved by:

(Mufti) Muhammad Irshad Motara


[1] Darul Ifta Archives