The ruling on delaying the salary of a domestic worker
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Question:
Here is a question that asks: Is it permissible to delay the salary of a domestic worker for three months, because I am delaying it for her due to my financial circumstances and obligations?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 2443Sahih (Darussalam). It is obligatory to hasten to pay the worker his wage when he asks for it. If he permits a delay, there is no harm. But if he asks for it, you must give it to him. If you have nothing, you should satisfy him by saying, “By Allah, I have nothing right now. Please allow me until I receive something, and then I will pay you.” If he permits this, there is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Here is a question that asks: Is it permissible to delay the salary of a domestic worker for three months, because I am delaying it for her due to my financial circumstances and obligations?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries.
أَعْطُوا الأَجِيرَ أَجْرَهُ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَجِفَّ عَرَقُهُThe presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
لقاء مفتوح بالطائف 20-07-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (26:37)
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