Work Suspension Due to Illness Claim

Question

A young person worked but changed their name and lied to get time off. They now seek guidance on the permissibility of the money earned and whether it can be used for a surgical procedure.

Answer 1

Peace be upon you.

Ayatollah Al-Sistani (may Allah protect him):

You are entitled to the wages for your work, and changing your name and lying does not make the money haram (forbidden), as employers typically do not concern themselves with the names of their employees. However, if you received payment for days off that you were not entitled to due to not being sick, then that payment is not rightfully yours. Regarding khums (a form of religious tax), if the money has been with you for a year and has not been spent on necessary expenses, then khums is due on it.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 2, Conditions of Contracts + Official Website

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Ayatollah Al-Khamenei (may Allah protect him):

You are entitled to the wages for your work, and changing your name and lying does not make the money haram, as employers typically do not concern themselves with the names of their employees. However, if you received payment for days off that you were not entitled to due to not being sick, then that payment is not rightfully yours. Regarding khums, it pertains to saved profits. If saving a certain amount for potential emergencies makes the remaining amount insufficient and does not alleviate your anxiety, then there is no khums on it.

Source: Fiqh Al-Wali: Rules of Leasing and Mortgages + Answers to Inquiries - Khums - Selling a House, Car, or Land - Q 886

May you be successful in all good.