Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
When in Denmark, we were getting considerable child benefits. Now, we have moved to Guatemala. I asked the Danish government agency, and they said we can only claim the benefits if resident in Denmark. I have a way of them not knowing that I am not in Denmark I need the money: can I claim the benefits?
The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,
“The one who cheats is not of us.”
[Muslim, Tirmidhi, and Abu Dawud]
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
This money one is entitled to if one fulfills the condition. If one does not and yet claims it, this would be deception. Deception is a grave sin and not permitted in speech even in war. [Abu al-Su`ud, Fath al-Mu`in `ala Sharh Mulla Miskin]
For details, see:
Welfare, Working Under the Table, and the Issue of Cheating and Deception
The Light of Creation, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “I was only sent to perfect noble character.” [Ahmad, and others]
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani
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