Non-Jewish Carpenter Working on Shabbat
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Question
I have already ordered carpentry work from an Arab carpenter, and it seems he works in his workshop on Shabbat. Is it permissible for me to benefit from the work, or should I cancel the order?
Answer
Hello,
There is no issue with the non-Jew doing the work on Shabbat.
Since he is not paid by the hour, but rather a general price, and you did not request him to work on Shabbat.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Shabbat, Siman 244, Seif 1
One may contract with a non-Jew for work, set a price, and the non-Jew does it for himself, and even if he does it on Shabbat, it is permitted;