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Is it permissible to receive the entitlements of a fictitious name in training courses at a government institution, and what is the ruling on money acquired in this manner?

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It is not permissible to violate the laws established by the state. What officials do by creating a fictitious name to deceive the state is not permissible, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever cheats us is not of us." Money received for a permissible work that was performed as required is lawful money and does not need to be returned. However, one must refrain in the future from working under a fictitious name, due to the assistance it provides in cheating and deception.

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