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Collecting pension from the government

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Slmz, Is a person allowed to collect pension from the government?

Answer

Wa’alaykum as Salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Yes, one is allowed to collect pension from the government, as this payment is considered to be a favour from the government to its aged citizens especially those who have contributed taxes to the government over the years.

And Allaah Ta’aala knows best

Wassalaam,

Ismail Moosa (Mufti)

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