What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a government employee becoming a partner with a contractor in projects that fall under the supervision of the same directorate where the employee works, or another directorate, with the employee assisting the contractor in obtaining projects through mediation and favoritism, or helping him in tenders?

The arbiter between employees and their workplaces should be the prevailing laws and regulations of the country, provided they do not contravene the principles of Islamic Sharia. This is based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Muslims are bound by their conditions, except for a condition that forbids what is lawful or permits what is unlawful."

Therefore, if the regulations do not prohibit the employee from engaging in trade within developmental projects, and they do not use illicit means such as bribery, and they do not infringe upon the rights of others, then there is no harm in them benefiting from such projects.

However, if the employee uses bribery or deceptive methods to obtain what they do not deserve, or competes with those who are more deserving, then this is forbidden. But if they only seek their rights guaranteed by law, then there is no harm in them using legitimate means to obtain them.