{"_id":"69039b8c395e1d25347a82ea","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it haram to do paid work without declaring it legally?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I have a friend who needs help with household chores and has offered me payment for it. The local law in Germany requires registering such work for tax, insurance, and pension purposes. Would it be haram to do this work “undeclared” if it is illegal in that country?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In general, a Muslim is expected to respect the laws of the country they reside in, since living there entails a form of agreement to abide by its regulations.\\n\\nIt would be best to speak with a lawyer or accountant familiar with German law to see if there is a permissible way to formalize your work or receive compensation without breaking the law.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"68a517faa4b97312c1c85000","tag":"Finance: Income & Employment","count":26}],"createdOn":"2025-10-30T17:08:28.274Z"}