ANSWER:

You must do your level best and that is sufficient in making your salary halal.

Once you waste time unjustly and do work after the deadline due to your laziness and lack of interest, this is when your salary becomes haram or part of it.

QUESTION: I work a new (mostly home) office job in Germany.In the job interview with my manager, someone else asked if I prefer being told exactly what to do or ‘done by Friday’.I said done by friday I need freedom.For now my tasks have no deadline or a 1–2 week one (may get shorter).When does a missed deadline make my income haram? If I missed one: give the money away or is an apology to my manager enough?

Jobs | September 10, 2026 4:52 am
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QUESTION: My female friend privately teaches a 12-year-old boy at home, in his bedroom with the door open, while his grandmother is elsewhere in the house. Would this be permissible, or would it be better to teach in the living room with the grandmother present, even if she occasionally steps away? I am concerned that this may not be permissible at all, while my friend considers me too strict.