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Q 3: If a person rents a house, can the tenant sell Khamr (intoxicants) in it?

A: It is impermissible for a person to rent his house to someone who is known to sell Khamr in it. This is because it is considered a form of cooperation in sin and transgression which Allah (Exalted be He) prohibits in His saying, ...but do not help one another in sin and transgression. (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5: 2). If the person who rents the house has no idea about the Khamr but then finds out, he should have the tenant expelled, if he does not stop selling Khamr. (Part No. 14; Page No. 411) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.