Fatwa #1449017 August 2006Pakistan
if Im confident about my abilities to meet the level of a graduate student can I apply anywhere as a graduate degree holder?
Question
Im the only supporter of my family & Im seekng job in any gud educational organization but because of my responsibilities I couldnt afford to continue my studies. Im a student of graduation. Im strugglng hard to get a suitable job but to get job in any reputable institute Im required to b graduate. Now my qestion is that if Im confident about my abilities to meet the level of a graduate student can I apply anywhere as a graduate degree holder? Wat does Islam teach me to do in current circumstances? & if I do so can I make it sure that my salary will be Halaal?
Answer
You do not have a graduate degree. It will, therefore, not be permissible to apply for a job as a graduate. If you are employed and provide a service like a graduate, your income will be Halaal.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai