Fatwa No : 29324
Using the degree obtained by cheating in one's exam to get employment

Using the degree obtained by cheating in one's exam to get employment

I study in university. I would like to know that if I pass an exam by cheating, then obtain a degree, and use this degree to get a job, will my earnings be Halal?

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Cheating in an exam is a form of deception, hence it is not permissible as per Shari’ah, and must be avoided. However, if someone passes his exams in this manner and gets a job from the obtained degree, but fulfills all of his job responsibilities, then his earnings from that job will be lawful (Halal).
And Allah knows best.

مأخَذُ الفَتوی

قال رسول اللہﷺ: ’’مَنْ غَشَّ فَلَیْسَ مِنَّا‘‘ (سنن الترمذی: ج ۳ ص ۵۹۸)۔ واللہ تعالٰی اعلم