What is the ruling on the amount paid by the company to the family of a deceased employee, which is equivalent to a full year's salary, knowing that the company does not deduct anything from employees for this purpose? Is there any suspicion in it or not, and should the employee advise his family not to take it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to the deceased's family taking the money paid by the company, because it is a reward or a grant to the employee's family, an aid to them, and an appreciation for his efforts.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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