Q : A man wants to do a certain job, which he is able to do and can excel others in it, but he does not have the certificate that entitles him to enter the competition. Is it permissible for him to forge the certificate and enter the competition? If he succeeds, will his wages be permissible for him?
A : It seems to me, from the pure Shari`ah and its sublime goals, that such actions are not permissible, because this is gaining employment by means of lying and deception. These are forbidden things that may open the door wide to evil and pave the way for deceit. Undoubtedly, those who are entrusted with the task of hiring employees must seek qualified and trustworthy people as much as possible.