Commentary for Avodah Zarah 64:7
ההולכין לתרפות אסורין לשאת ולתת עמהם: אמר שמואל עובד כוכבים ההולך לתרפות בהליכה אסור דאזיל ומודי קמי עבודת כוכבים בחזרה מותר מאי דהוה הוה
With idolaters going to a place of idolatry, it is forbidden to have any business transactions. Shmuel said: With idolaters going to a place of idolatry, on their way there, it is forbidden [to have business transactions], for they will go and offer thanks to the idols; but on their return it is permitted, for what has happened has already happened.
Daf Shevui to Avodah Zarah
Shmuel’s explanation for the mishnah is in line with what we learned way back in chapter one. It is prohibited to do anything that causes an idolater to go and thank his gods. Thus it is forbidden to engage in business with him on his way to an idolatrous place. But on his way back, it is permitted.
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