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Q: A landlord rented out his house to a tenant who turned it into a bar for selling alcoholic drinks. Upon hearing about this, the landlord demanded the tenant to leave the house, but due to some reason he failed to do that. The question is: Will there be any sin upon the landlord if he continues to leave the tenant to use the house for such unlawful purposes? Houses at our residential area are rented out without pre-conditions. What is the ruling on renting a place for people who turn it into bars or wine shops?

A: Studying the question closely, the Committee issued the following Fatwa: The landlord will be held sinful if he continues to leave the tenant to proceed with his evil practices at the former's house as this involves supporting him in committing sin and transgression. Allah (Exalted be He) says, Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment. (Part No. 14; Page No. 428) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.