{"_id":"681fa31633c3f9412898cc6e","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is one's income haram if they cheated in their studies?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If a person cheated repeatedly during their school career, and they graduated and got hired to a job with that degree, but then they regret their past and make tawbah, would their income and work be haram?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If the person sincerely repents to Allah, feels genuine remorse for their past actions, and resolves never to repeat them, Allah is Merciful and Forgiving. Sincere tawbah wipes away past sins.\\n\\nRegarding their income and work, while the degree may have been obtained through dishonest means, the work they do and the income they earn are separate matters. If they are performing their job duties honestly and to the best of their abilities, their current work and income are generally considered halal.\\n\\nMoving forward, the person should strive to be honest in all future endeavors and work hard to make up for past mistakes through good deeds and seeking knowledge sincerely. \\n\\nUltimately, Allah knows best, and He judges based on the sincerity of one’s repentance and efforts to make amends. May Allah accept their repentance and guide them to a path of righteousness.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":120},{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329f4","tag":"Worship: Repentance","count":63}],"createdOn":"2025-05-10T19:03:50.990Z"}