I used to cheat in exams; is there a sin on me now, even though I regret what happened to me?
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Question:
I have now graduated from my studies, and previously I used to cheat in exams. Is there a sin on me now, even though I regret what happened to me, and I advise everyone I see who is trying to cheat?
Answer:
Cheating is forbidden in exams and in other matters. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever cheats us is not one of us." It is also because it deceives the authorities, who then grant a pass or a certificate without a valid basis. It is lying and fraud. You must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek His forgiveness. If you repeat the year in which the cheating occurred and take a valid exam in it, that is safer for your conscience.
I have now graduated from my studies, and previously I used to cheat in exams. Is there a sin on me now, even though I regret what happened to me, and I advise everyone I see who is trying to cheat?
Answer:
Cheating is forbidden in exams and in other matters. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever cheats us is not one of us." It is also because it deceives the authorities, who then grant a pass or a certificate without a valid basis. It is lying and fraud. You must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek His forgiveness. If you repeat the year in which the cheating occurred and take a valid exam in it, that is safer for your conscience.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كنت أغش في الاختبارات، هل علي ذنب الآن مع أني نادمة على ما حصل مني؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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