What is the ruling on seeking help from someone to take the TOEFL exam, which is required for admission to a Master's program, knowing that it is unrelated to my specialization and difficult for me to pass?
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Having someone take an exam on your behalf is considered prohibited cheating and falsification. It goes against the words of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Muslims are bound by their conditions" and "Whoever cheats us is not of us," and the words of Allah Almighty: "So avoid the word of falsehood." Therefore, it is not permissible to embark on this action.
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