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Q 1: I have contracted with a Saudi citizen to work for him in return for 2,500 riyals while I was in Cairo. But when I came to the Kingdom and at the end of the first month, he gave me 2,000 riyals only. He told me that this work is very easy and 2,000 riyals are sufficient. He told me that if I am not satisfied with that, I can return to my country. Moreover, he knows that I borrowed money for the sake of traveling. I am also still on a trial period, and therefore I can not refer this case to a labor office. There is no other way but to accept this unwillingly. Can I take from his property that falls under my control what is equal to my right mentioned in the contract without telling him? Or what should I do?

A: You have to receive the salary you have contracted with him for. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Muslims are bound by their conditions." If you have differed with him with regard to any thing, you have to refer the case to legal courts to judge among you. But you are not permitted to (Part No. 15; Page No. 124) take anything of his property without his permission. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.