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Is money earned from changing residency to get a higher salary, while continuing to live with one's parents, considered lawful (halal) or unlawful (haram)?

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It is not permissible to change one's residency as a ruse to obtain a grant while remaining with one's parents. What is taken through such means is unlawful (haram), because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever cheats is not one of us." It is not permissible to cheat, deceive, or unlawfully consume the wealth of a non-Muslim. A Muslim should demonstrate the virtues of their religion through justice and good conduct.

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