Is refusing to refund money after attending the first lecture, due to the venue's policy, considered unlawful (haram)?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
As long as registration for studies entails commitment to paying the full fees, the administration is not at fault for refusing to refund money to someone who registered but did not attend lectures. This is because these institutions are in the position of an employee, and they are entitled to their wage simply by making themselves available for the benefit of the employer.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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