Is it permissible to work in a foreign country after graduation and before receiving the diploma, given a prior condition for students not to work part-time, and is the money earned from this work unlawful?
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The basic principle is the obligation to adhere to the condition agreed upon in the contract, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Muslims are bound by their conditions." Violating a condition does not prohibit earnings for work that is in itself permissible; rather, accountability is only for violating the condition. It is permissible to work during the period of waiting for the certificate after completing studies, unless the university administration prohibits it.
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