Are Non-Compete Clauses Valid in Islam After Leaving a Job?—Shaykh Irshaad Sedick


Shafi'i Fiqh

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

Are non-compete clauses valid in Islam after leaving a job?

Answer

In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the Islamic perspective on non-compete clauses after leaving employment.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.