Is it permissible for a contracted female teacher, who was divorced before traveling for work, to continue receiving the salary of a married woman—which is higher than that of a divorced woman—on the grounds that her official documents still indicate that she is married? And if it is not permissible, is it then permissible for her to give the difference in salary as charity in her home country, knowing that she is a mother of two children for whom she is responsible?

Conditions and contracts must be fulfilled, and the employer must be informed of the divorce to avoid taking what is unlawful. If the employment is with a private entity, it is necessary to return the excess amount or seek forgiveness, and inform the entity of the divorce. If the employment is governmental, it is necessary to return the money to the entity or donate it to Muslims, and inform the entity of the cessation of the unlawful increase. Donating this money (as charity) does not suffice.