Forging a school certificate
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Fatwa number ( 4367 )
Q: What is the ruling of the noble Shari'ah regarding forging a school certificate ; and that is for the sake of seeking knowledge?
A: Forging is forbidden and is a major sin among the major sins, whether it is for the purpose of education or otherwise; due to the generality of the saying of the Exalted and Majestic:[Al-Hajj 22:30] the verse, and His saying: Sahih al-Bukhari 5976 agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: What is the ruling of the noble Shari'ah regarding forging a school certificate ; and that is for the sake of seeking knowledge?
A: Forging is forbidden and is a major sin among the major sins, whether it is for the purpose of education or otherwise; due to the generality of the saying of the Exalted and Majestic:
So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement,
فَاجْتَنِبُوا الرِّجْسَ مِنَ الأَوْثَانِ وَاجْتَنِبُوا قَوْلَ الزُّورِ"Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins?" We said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)" He said, "To join partners in worship with Allah: to be undutiful to one's parents." The Prophet (ﷺ) sat up after he had been reclining and added, "And I warn you against giving forged statement and a false witness
ألا أنبئكم بأكبر الكبائر؟ قلنا: بلى يا رسول الله، قال: الإشراك بالله، وعقوق الوالدين، وكان متكئا فجلس فقال: ألا وقول الزور، ألا وشهادة الزور
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