Is it permissible for an employee to receive overtime pay for acting as secretary and rapporteur of a committee, knowing that his name was not included in the resolution forming it, and that his administration is aware that he does not work after official hours?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the head of the committee is authorized to compensate you for the lost reward, then there is no harm in you accepting the allowance. However, if he is not authorized to do so, then it is not permissible for you to accept it.
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