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?
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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