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He is sinful for cheating but if he is qualified for the job and meets the expectations or exceeds them, his income is halal

QUESTION: My friend gave a software job interview which had 1 test and then 5 online interview rounds. He did all the rounds by himself, but in the final round, he briefly took unauthorized help from his tablet for 1-2 questions (lasting 4-5 minutes out of 45 minutes of interview). He received the offer but is feeling guilty about it. Is the income from the new job halal?

Character and Morals, Halal/Haram Matters, Jobs | September 12, 2025 12:37 am
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QUESTION: I have recently started to practice islam. I noticed that my job slightly deal with riba. Now do i have to immediately left my job? Or can I search for Allah’s mercy means a halal sources of income whille working my current job? With a strong niyah to left my current job as soon I manage other halal source?
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QUESTION: Sheikh, I am 22 and struggling in Germany with fitna and pornography addiction. I want to make Hijra back to my Muslim country. Should I leave now to protect my faith, or stay 1–2 more years to repay debts and save money for business and marriage?