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What is the ruling on working in programming machines used in manufacturing supplies for a cigarette company, knowing that the primary nature of the work is military manufacturing, and this work, which is issued by higher orders, cannot be refused?

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It is permissible to work in military and civilian manufacturing, but it is not permissible to manufacture anything related to a tobacco factory due to the generality of the prohibition against cooperation in sin, as stated in the Almighty's قول: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression."

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