Job Seeking and Interviews
229 questions
What is the ruling on changing the original lineage of one's grandparents when applying for a military job, and what is its effect on the salary?
What is meant by "al-hamm" in the Istikhara supplication, "If any of you is concerned about a matter (idha hamma ahadukum bi al-amr)"? And is saying "O Allah, decree it for me and make it easy for me" sufficient when wishing to get a job? And did the Companions seek Allah's guidance (Istikhara) in matters they thought were good for them?
Is the failure of the woman who was fornicated with to repent considered a sin upon the questioner? And what must he do after his deed, knowing that he feels deep remorse, is distracted in his prayers, has forgotten what he memorized of the Quran, and is unable to give lessons?
Is a student of knowledge financially independent of his father, and does he strive to obtain [what he needs] himself to buy books, even though he has no job?
Is the use of a forged certificate of experience, paying money for employment, and submitting a work permit that covers a period not worked considered among the forbidden acts, and is it permissible to accept employment under these circumstances?
Is money earned from working as an intermediary between a doctor and those seeking a certificate of celibacy unlawful, and does it remain unlawful after becoming aware of the impermissibility of this certificate?
Is the salary unlawful if a qualified job is obtained through "wasta" (connections/nepotism)?
Is it permissible to marry a divorced woman who has a child from her ex-husband, taking into consideration the circumstances of the girl's first marriage and the young man's fear of not having a permanent and suitable job?
Is it permissible for someone who has repented of lying on their CV to utilize the experience they gained during their previous employment, and is the salary from that work considered unlawful?
What is the ruling on purchasing a computer certificate to obtain a bonus, knowing that the purchaser performs work that requires the use of a computer?
Is the amount paid by the farmer in exchange for reducing the hours of water usage considered a bribe and unlawful?
What is the ruling on combining university studies with a part-time job, given the feeling of anxiety about not being able to reconcile between them, and the mother's opposition?
What is the reason for a young man's lack of success in obtaining a job or completing an engagement, despite having the required qualifications and specifications, and is there something hindering his life?
How can a female student convince her mother to accept her working at a women-only company to fund her studies, knowing that her mother refuses her work on the pretext of finishing her studies first, and has previously refused other permissible matters such as wearing the hijab?
What is the criterion for the recognized hardship that permits leniency in not following the desires of parents that cause continuous worry and grief? And is it obligatory to be lenient with oneself regarding non-obligatory commands that cause psychological hardship, or to endure them?
Is it permissible to conceal some work experiences in a job interview, and what is the ruling on the salary earned from a job obtained by concealing this information?
Is reciting Surat Al-Baqarah daily with the intention of having offspring, or a job, or marriage, or an improvement in circumstances considered an innovation (bid‘ah), whether by specifying certain days or without specifying them? And is it considered an innovation if someone recites it for its virtues, and ties the fulfillment of these matters to the will of Allah, and without specifying days?
Is it permissible for an engineer to keep the price difference for himself when purchasing equipment for the company after seeking out the best offers?
What should a 26-year-old girl do who is suffering from extreme boredom, distress, and frustration, which led her to quit her job, and feels despair and worthlessness, despite her commitment to prayer and reading the Quran, along with her feeling that her supplications are not answered, and that nothing in her life is ever completed?
What is the difference between showing off (riya') in acts of worship and showing off in worldly matters? Does seeking people's praise for personal traits, or striving diligently in a job for praise, or the patience of an afflicted person seeking people's praise, fall under riya'? Is the saying: "Leave behind a good deed by which people will remember you after your death with praise and prayers for you" included in riya'? And does blameworthy riya' in worldly deeds fall under minor shirk?
What is the ruling on selling "coins" (points) collected in the "Yalla Chat" application by accumulating them through multiple accounts without using the application, knowing that these points enable the buyer to use the microphone and purchase features in rooms that may contain inappropriate content or images of women, and that their sale has become widespread due to limited job opportunities? Does the ruling differ based on living conditions, and is it permissible to sell them for public benefit, such as spending on the poor or purchasing weapons?
Does lending money to a friend for the purpose of working in a commercial insurance company constitute an ongoing sin as long as the friend continues in this work, and what should the lender do to atone for this sin?
What is the ruling on writing an inaccurate declaration for master's degree registration? Is it considered forgery? Does it invalidate the obtained certificate Islamically, and what are the consequences of that regarding salary acquisition?
Is it permissible to move to a new job with a higher salary, even though the current financial situation is adequate and lacking nothing? And is this considered ingratitude for blessings?