Private lessons are contrary to the school's contract
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Question:
And this one says: I am a teacher working in a private school, and my contract includes as one of its most important conditions the complete refusal to give private lessons. I have given private lessons without the knowledge or consent of the school administration. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this, taking into account the following? I perform my work and whatever is assigned to me to the best of my ability. The great need of young people for private lessons, especially during exam days. The need of some people to learn the Qur'an and its sciences in circles in the mosque, sometimes for a fee and sometimes without a fee. If I do not give this lesson, would that be considered withholding knowledge, which Allah the Exalted and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) have forbidden? I have the worker with me. He says: I am a teacher working in a private school, and my contract includes as one of its most important conditions the complete refusal to give private lessons. I have given private lessons without the knowledge of the school administration. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this? Taking into account the following: I perform my work and whatever is assigned to me to the best of my ability. Second, the great need of young people for private lessons, especially during exam days. The need of some people to learn the Qur'an and its sciences in circles in the mosque, sometimes for a fee and sometimes without a fee. If I do not give this lesson, would that be considered withholding knowledge, which Allah the Exalted and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) have forbidden?
Answer:
This requires study in light of responsibility. The default is that it is not permissible; rather, people should be given the opportunity to teach and instruct, because people need knowledge from sources other than schools, in mosques and homes. So if they arrange lessons in the mosque or in the home to increase their knowledge, that is not what we do; rather, this is a great good and a great benefit. And there is nothing greater than the state valuing this, because its benefit is great. But as for the lesson, if Allah wills, with the Muslims, one should look at its causes. I gave a paper. The lesson with the Muslims: people need extra lessons in mosques and homes where they learn what they need and what helps them memorize their lessons. It is necessary to look into this; if it is a reality, it must have reasonable causes. Yes.
And this one says: I am a teacher working in a private school, and my contract includes as one of its most important conditions the complete refusal to give private lessons. I have given private lessons without the knowledge or consent of the school administration. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this, taking into account the following? I perform my work and whatever is assigned to me to the best of my ability. The great need of young people for private lessons, especially during exam days. The need of some people to learn the Qur'an and its sciences in circles in the mosque, sometimes for a fee and sometimes without a fee. If I do not give this lesson, would that be considered withholding knowledge, which Allah the Exalted and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) have forbidden? I have the worker with me. He says: I am a teacher working in a private school, and my contract includes as one of its most important conditions the complete refusal to give private lessons. I have given private lessons without the knowledge of the school administration. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this? Taking into account the following: I perform my work and whatever is assigned to me to the best of my ability. Second, the great need of young people for private lessons, especially during exam days. The need of some people to learn the Qur'an and its sciences in circles in the mosque, sometimes for a fee and sometimes without a fee. If I do not give this lesson, would that be considered withholding knowledge, which Allah the Exalted and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) have forbidden?
Answer:
This requires study in light of responsibility. The default is that it is not permissible; rather, people should be given the opportunity to teach and instruct, because people need knowledge from sources other than schools, in mosques and homes. So if they arrange lessons in the mosque or in the home to increase their knowledge, that is not what we do; rather, this is a great good and a great benefit. And there is nothing greater than the state valuing this, because its benefit is great. But as for the lesson, if Allah wills, with the Muslims, one should look at its causes. I gave a paper. The lesson with the Muslims: people need extra lessons in mosques and homes where they learn what they need and what helps them memorize their lessons. It is necessary to look into this; if it is a reality, it must have reasonable causes. Yes.
Source
لقاءات لابن باز - لقاء مفتوح مع الشيخ ابن باز — archive.org (1:03:57)
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