Working for another entity while the institution's contract contains a non-compete clause
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Question:
We conclude this episode with this question. The questioner says: I work for a contracting company, and there is a clause in the contract between me and the company that I am not allowed to work during my rest hours for the benefit of another party, whether for pay or without pay. What is the ruling if I work for the benefit of another party, or if I take leave from the company?
Answer:
If you take leave from the institution that stipulated you not to work and they permit you to do so, there is no harm. However, if you did not seek their permission and they did not grant it, Muslims are bound by their conditions; it is not permissible for you to work, as you are dedicated to their work. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you, and with your knowledge, I ask Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, to place that in your scales of good deeds.
We conclude this episode with this question. The questioner says: I work for a contracting company, and there is a clause in the contract between me and the company that I am not allowed to work during my rest hours for the benefit of another party, whether for pay or without pay. What is the ruling if I work for the benefit of another party, or if I take leave from the company?
Answer:
If you take leave from the institution that stipulated you not to work and they permit you to do so, there is no harm. However, if you did not seek their permission and they did not grant it, Muslims are bound by their conditions; it is not permissible for you to work, as you are dedicated to their work. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you, and with your knowledge, I ask Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, to place that in your scales of good deeds.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/193 — archive.org (21:16)
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