Salam Aleikum brothers and sisters,
I have a consultation,
I'm a Muslim and I co-own a business with three other individuals that are Non-Muslims. The business is about selling leather goods such as briefcases, handbags, wallets, etc..
We are going to have launch events for some of our products/collections and there are going to be Muslims and Non-Muslims. One of our co-owners suggested to serve champagne at the end of the event for the Non-Muslims and also have water and juice/soda for the Muslims.
We are not going to sell any article that is considered to be prohibited in Islam but our public is also from other beliefs and religions and our business is based in the United States.
Also I know that when the company grows there are going to be more co-owners, shareholders, and event organizers and I will have less and less control on those subjects since my work is entirely focused on design.
What if I leave the venue at the same time that they start serving the champagne?
I really set a lot of rules and guidelines and they respect me as a Muslim and business partner but the other day they told me that they feel like I shut down every idea they have for social events with Muslims and Non-Muslims. One of the partners completely quit drinking or smoking and the other one never does that in front of me.
I would like to know your opinion about this.
Thank you very much
I have a consultation,
I'm a Muslim and I co-own a business with three other individuals that are Non-Muslims. The business is about selling leather goods such as briefcases, handbags, wallets, etc..
We are going to have launch events for some of our products/collections and there are going to be Muslims and Non-Muslims. One of our co-owners suggested to serve champagne at the end of the event for the Non-Muslims and also have water and juice/soda for the Muslims.
We are not going to sell any article that is considered to be prohibited in Islam but our public is also from other beliefs and religions and our business is based in the United States.
Also I know that when the company grows there are going to be more co-owners, shareholders, and event organizers and I will have less and less control on those subjects since my work is entirely focused on design.
What if I leave the venue at the same time that they start serving the champagne?
I really set a lot of rules and guidelines and they respect me as a Muslim and business partner but the other day they told me that they feel like I shut down every idea they have for social events with Muslims and Non-Muslims. One of the partners completely quit drinking or smoking and the other one never does that in front of me.
I would like to know your opinion about this.
Thank you very much