Is it permissible to move to a competing company after the contract expires, despite a one-year non-compete clause in the contract, in exchange for a salary increase?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
You must fulfill the conditions that do not violate Islamic law in all contracts; for Muslims are bound by their conditions. So, if the company stipulates in the contract that you should not work for a competing company for a certain period, you must adhere to this condition because there is no evidence that it is forbidden.
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