Should one refrain from disclosing information and results that have been painstakingly obtained to a colleague at work, or should one readily provide them to him?
The ruling on this matter varies depending on the nature and circumstances of the work, what is required of the employee, and what has been contracted upon. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the nature of the questioner's work, their duties, and the extent of their relationship with colleagues to determine the ruling. The basic principle is that an employee is not religiously obligated to share their information and knowledge with colleagues, unless withholding it would harm the work. Furthermore, keeping such information is not considered the forbidden concealment of knowledge. Sharing it, however, remains an act of kindness and assistance in good deeds.
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