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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on lying out of necessity in order to return to the job from which one was dismissed?

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Question:
He says: I am an employee at a company, and I came for a visit, but special circumstances arose that delayed me at the contract. Yes. He says: I am an employee at a company, I came for a visit, and special circumstances arose that delayed my return, which resulted in my dismissal from that company. I asked about the solution, and they said: You will not return to your job unless you bring a medical certificate stating that you were hospitalized during the period of absence from work. So, if I do that out of necessity, is there a sin on me for it?

Answer:
Yes, this is lying, and lying and deception are not permissible. Speak the truth and say that you were delayed because you did not manage to return due to a valid obstacle. Mention the valid obstacle that prevented you. As for mentioning a false obstacle that is not true, that is not permissible. And you must stick to the truth, for provision is in the hand of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الكذب للضرورة حتى يعود إلى العمل الذي فصل منه؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com

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