❀ Using Unlawful Means in Examinations ❀
❖ Question:
Is it permissible to use unlawful means in English language courses or other subjects such as mathematics?
❖ Answer:
It is not permissible to use unlawful means in any subject. The purpose of an examination is to assess a student’s capability in the respective subject. Moreover, such actions reflect laziness, deceit, and giving preference to a dishonest and negligent person over one who is hardworking.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“من غشنا فليس منا”
[Narrated by Muslim, Book of Faith, Hadith 164]
“Whoever cheats us is not one of us.”
The term “غش“ (cheating) applies generally to all matters.
[Shaykh Ibn Jibreen رحمه الله]
