Honesty and Promises
122 questions
Is it permissible to cheat on an exam if most students are cheating and the professors are helping them do so?
Is not fulfilling a promise considered a sin if one is unable to fulfill it due to a quarrel that prevented it?
What is the ruling on cheating in university exams in secular subjects at non-Islamic universities?
Is it permissible to bring witnesses to confirm the date of revival of land purchased by the questioner, for which he possesses a bill of sale, in order to extract a formal deed, knowing that there is no harm in doing so?
Is it permissible to break a pledge made to obtain a right, such as an undertaking not to disclose information about a specific exam, especially since the student pays a fee for it?
What is the ruling on opening the Mus'haf during a Quran memorization test due to forgetting the beginning of verses, while feeling guilty?
Is it permissible for a mother-in-law to testify before a judge that she acquired properties through a gift, in order to enable the heirs to reclaim their right from their brother who seized a portion of the inheritance, knowing that what was transferred by gift is equivalent to what the brother took, and is this considered as seizing one's right by force (al-Dhafr bi al-Haqq)?
What is the ruling on one who lies using religion, such as saying, "I am going to pray," to avoid remarks or prohibition?
Is she sinful for her testimony in court to which the judge added a phrase she was not sure of, knowing that she swore on the Mushaf? And is there a way to clear her conscience?
What is the ruling on lying to those who interfere in one's personal life and whose interference is unwelcome?
Is it permissible to make a false excuse to avoid helping a female relative cheat on an exam, while wishing not to lose her?
Is it permissible to cheat in the fourth level of a university course after repenting from cheating in previous levels, given that the course is not needed, is difficult to retake, and is beyond comprehension, or should one abandon their studies?
Is repentance and seeking forgiveness for cheating on the baccalaureate exam sufficient, or is retaking the exam required, with the consequent loss of a school year?
What is the ruling on a teacher giving his sister's son potential exam questions, knowing that he is unsure whether they will be the exact same questions, and what are the consequences if he is mistaken?
Is it considered forbidden (haram) to obtain a national ID card if the appointment date for it was falsified, and is it forbidden to use it, knowing that the card itself is not falsified?
Is it permissible to cheat on exams due to severe forgetfulness and mental distraction, despite knowing the detestability of cheating and striving diligently in studying?
Is it permissible for me to agree with my mother to forge a COVID-19 test certificate, knowing that we have lost a lot of money due to the cancellation of previous trips, and that she refuses to undergo testing, claiming she doesn't have money and fears losing what she saved to build a house, and her psychological state is poor?
Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in the West, who desires to practice polygyny, to lie to avoid the prison sentence imposed on polygyny, and does that affect the validity of the first marriage?
What is the ruling on fulfilling a covenant with a Hindu in matters that do not contradict the Sharia of Allah Almighty?
Can a man say "In sha' Allah" after a long time of forgetting?
What is the ruling on adopting the view of a trusted authority that a moderate Muslim is better than an extremist Muslim, and that a Muslim with good morals is better than one characterized by the opposite qualities? And does one commit an act of disbelief and sin if they prefer some peaceful disbelievers over oppressive, warring Muslims, or over some Muslims who impose strict interpretations?
Is lying about having a serious illness to conceal the reason for divorce and protect the children's reputation a sin that necessitates punishment or expiation?
What is the ruling on one who lies to make people laugh, having forgotten its prohibition?
Is it permissible to enroll in a university that requires a specific score, if the score I will submit was slightly increased due to minor cheating in previous exams?