Is the female candidate who was appointed through nepotism after failing the interview sinful? Is her salary unlawful? And what is incumbent upon her to do?
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Those in charge of public affairs must be chosen based on their piety and competence. It is not permissible to appoint someone less competent or less pious. Whoever does so has committed a grave sin by betraying society, and the salary of such an official is not permissible.
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