{"_id":"67320533df1c6550cff36810","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible to attend networking events where there is free mixing and alcohol?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible to attend networking parties or events where there is free mixing and colleagues are drinking alcohol? In my corporate job, I am frequently invited to such gatherings, and my boss encourages me to attend for networking and building connections.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"These are not gatherings suitable for a believer; Allah does not like to see us in such places. Therefore, it would not be permissible. While these parties might lend your career some upward mobility, they will surely put your deen in a downward trajectory. It’s not worth risking your connection with Allah to build a connection with a VP. Become great at what you do and do it with honesty and integrity, and you will become invaluable to the company without ever attending a single party.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":123},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23280f","tag":"Relationships: Non-Muslims","count":96}],"createdOn":"2024-11-11T13:22:59.626Z"}