What must the questioner do to absolve himself of the shortcomings he committed in his previous work?
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What you mentioned about your negligence and deception towards your workplace necessitates seeking forgiveness (istighfar), repentance (), and seeking absolution (tahallul). Allah Almighty said: "O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts," and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever cheats us is not of us."
Absolution is achieved by returning what you took from the salary without a rightful claim to the company, or by requesting exoneration from someone who has the authority to waive the right. Merely leaving the job is not enough; rather, absolution from the company's right is essential.
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