What is the expiation for forging a certificate for a sister to seek employment due to her circumstances?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If she is not qualified for the job, the competent authorities must be informed, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whoever cheats is not from me." However, if she is qualified for the job, there is no harm in her remaining, with the obligation to repent for the previous lying and falsification.
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