Assalamu Alaikum,
I am a Muslim freelancer working in digital marketing and e-commerce, primarily managing Amazon seller accounts.
Recently, I received a project from a Jewish client who wants to sell Mezuzah scrolls on Amazon. These are handwritten Jewish religious parchments containing verses from the Torah. Jewish people traditionally place them on their doorposts as part of their religious practice.
My responsibilities would include:
Creating and optimizing Amazon product listings.
Designing product images and A+ Content.
Running Amazon PPC advertising campaigns.
Promoting the product’s quality, authenticity, and religious certification.
Helping the client increase sales.
An important clarification: The advertising would specifically target Jewish customers who already follow Judaism. I would not be promoting Judaism to Muslims or encouraging anyone to convert to another religion.
I would be providing professional e-commerce and marketing services, without participating in any Jewish religious rituals or practices.
However, I understand that Islam prohibits assisting in sinful activities, as mentioned in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:2).
My questions are:
Is it permissible for a Muslim to provide marketing and e-commerce services for Jewish religious products such as Mezuzah scrolls?
Does the ruling differ if the products are marketed exclusively to Jewish customers for their own religious use?
Is there a distinction between directly selling religious products and receiving payment for providing marketing services?
Would the income earned from this project be considered halal?
Are there any references from the Quran, Hadith, or established Islamic jurisprudence addressing similar situations?
I would particularly appreciate guidance from knowledgeable scholars, preferably with references from Hanafi fiqh, although opinions from other schools of thought are also welcome.
I want to ensure that my work and earnings are permissible according to Islam before accepting this project.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
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