Is It Permissible to Create Fake Evidence for ISO Compliance?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Question
Is it permissible to create fake evidence for ISO compliance if the organization plans to implement the standard and maintain compliance afterward?
Answer
In the name of Allah (Most High), and with blessings upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace),
Creating fake evidence for ISO compliance is impermissible in Islam, even with the intention of future compliance. Islam emphasizes honesty and integrity in all dealings. Allah (Most High) says:
“Indeed, Allah does not guide one who is a transgressor and a liar.” [Quran, 40:28]
Deceit, even for a seemingly good purpose, is prohibited. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:
“The one who cheats us is not from us.” [Muslim]
Instead of falsifying documents, the organization should work honestly towards compliance, ensuring ethical and lawful practices.
Conclusion
Creating fake evidence is not permissible. Compliance must be pursued with honesty and integrity.
And Allah knows best.
[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Mohammad Abu Bakr Badhib
Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan.
Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Mawlana Yusuf Karaan, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.
He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has served as the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and Al Jeem Foundation. For the last five years till present, he has served as the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.
Shaykh Irshaad has thirteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic online learning and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy living and fitness.
