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I am supposed to work 9 to 5, but I come late like 10 am and go early like 4.30 pm and also during most of time I waste surfing internet...

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Question

I am supposed to work 9 to 5, but I come late like 10 am and go early like 4.30 pm and also during most of time I waste surfing internet. Anyway when I am told to do something I never lag behind. Nevertheless my conscience pinches me if the money I earn will be halal or haram. My boss never tells me anything and he knows the situation very well but does not object. Moreover I am not alone in this behavior quite a few are culprits of that. Secondly, I make excuses in my mind of my behavior like I am doing it because I am paid less than I should have been (which is in fact true), I do not take lunch for 1 hour (which is also true), I do not take other brakes as others take like tea, etc. Now do you think in the eyes of Allah I will be forgiven.

Answer

At the outset, we must point out that Islam teaches honesty and trufthfulness. Dishonesty and lies are major sins and incurs the wrath and anger of Allah.

It is compulsory for you to adhere to the rules and principles of your employmet. Turning up late and turning off early from employment on your own without the consent of your employer and receiving full remuneration is embezzlement. As an employee, the time you give is a trust. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'A sign of a Munaafiq is when he is entrusted, he embezzles'.

It is also misappropriation of trust to use the employer's facilities without his consent. Being paid less or working during lunch hours cannot justify the wrong you are engaged in. As an alternative, discuss the matter with your employer. Request him for an official leeway to work during tea break and lunch time in compensation for arriving late and leaving early. Also, seek his consent for using his facilities. If he permits, then only your actions will be proper. If he does not permit, adhere to the rules of employment and set an example of honesty and truthfulness to your fellow colleagues. It is these morals that will take you far in life with dignity and honour.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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