Q: Assalam-o- Alaikum

I am a Piolt. I carry people from one place to another and  Some times their luggage. Since they are foreigners it is possible that their luggage might have alcohol which is not visible but may be. I cannot open their cartons too. Is it sin and HARRAM for me to continue this job?
Please send me some references too with answer.
Thanks

Time: March 5, 2014 at 12:47 PM

A: Walaikumsalam,

I appreciate your concern to do the right thing. Your concern is very rewarding and a sure sign of imaam. Alhamdulillah.

Your income is not from the transportation of alcohol. Your primary income is due to the sale of taking people from one point to another. What people carry as part of their luggage is not the concern of others, so long as it fulfills the airlines requirement as it relates to safety rules and regulations.

Had your employment been part of transporting alcohol, then such an employment would be a sin.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.