Buying electricity from different countries and working in electrical plants

Q:

1. Is it a valid transaction when a company pays money to buy electricity from different countries?

2. Is it a halal job - ensuring that people get proper line of electricity and maintenance of electrical plants so that electricity connection remains proper?

A:

1. If there is nothing illegal it is permissible.

2. Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)