Is My Final Compensation Halal If I Left Early With Permission After Being Insulted?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel

Question

Is the final compensation I received from my previous job halal, even though I stopped attending during my notice period after being insulted, but had informed my managers and was given early release?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.

I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.

Your final compensation is halal because you informed your managers before leaving, and they approved your early release. The payment was for completed work or agreed-upon terms. There was no deception or breach of trust.

You are acting within the law’s bounds and not taking anything by deception.

The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:

“Whoever deceives us is not of us.” [Muslim]

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I pray this helps with your question.
Wassalam,
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received a traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.