Is the money received by the claimant from the Ministry of Labor in a European country, based on a fictitious dismissal letter instead of a voluntary resignation, in order to benefit from a monthly assistance that only a dismissed person is entitled to, lawful (halal) or unlawful (haram)? And if it is unlawful, what should he do with the money he has benefited from, and what is his duty now that he has no other source of income?

This stratagem is forbidden and constitutes wrongful appropriation of money due to the absence of the conditions for entitlement to assistance. One must adhere to the state's conditions, and deception or lying is not permissible, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever cheats is not of me," and "Indeed, there are men who delve into the money of Allah without right; for them is the Fire on the Day of Resurrection." You must stop taking the grant and return what was previously taken to the granting authority. If that is not possible, it should be spent on the welfare of Muslims or given to the poor and needy. You may take from it what suffices your needs if you are poor and in need. What is paid from insurance proportionate to your employer's contribution is permissible; anything in excess of that is unlawful money, and what has been mentioned [regarding its disposal] should be done with it. "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out" and "No soul will die until it has completed its provision and its appointed time, so fear Allah and be moderate in seeking [provision]."