Is a teacher's work attendance linked solely to their classes, or to the school's official working hours according to regulations and rules? Is it permissible to take sick leave without being ill? Is it permissible to take incidental leave to perform acts of worship, such as Hajj and Umrah, without a salary deduction?
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The worker's hours are determined by the contract concluded with the employer, and what has been agreed upon must be adhered to unless it violates Islamic law. It is not permissible to falsify a sick leave. It is permissible to take incidental leave without a deduction from the salary with the approval of the employer, whether for Hajj, , or other purposes.
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