What is the ruling on money earned from work after entering Saudi Arabia through infiltration? And is this entry considered unlawful?
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You erred by entering this country illegally, and you must repent to Allah and rectify your situation by residing in it legally if you do not leave it. The money earned during that period is rightfully yours as long as you earned it in exchange for your labor, and you may benefit from it.
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