Is it permissible for a doctor to obtain a certificate of experience from a current hospital regarding his period of work in a previous hospital that ceased operations due to war, and is it permissible for him to alter the dates to suit the requirements of the submitting entity?

The purpose of an experience certificate is to prove the practice of a certain work in a specific field for a defined period, so that the employer is reassured about the employee's capability. It is obligatory to adhere to truthfulness in stating the nature of the work and its dates. Therefore, it is not permissible to alter the dates to conform to the recruiting entity's request.

If it is difficult to obtain an experience certificate from the original entity, there is no objection to obtaining it from another entity similar in the nature of work and reputation, because the intent is to prove the work practice. The wording of the certificate must correspond to reality, mentioning the correct dates of the original work, and avoiding words that might suggest that the work was with the issuing entity for that entire period. However, if there is a difference between the two entities in the nature of tasks or reputation, then detailed explanation and clarification are necessary.