Q 2: I am training at aramco, and as you know a person who is trained there spends most of his time in a full shift as a regular worker. On my part, I do spend the entire shift there, but is my salary Halal (lawful), given that I avail them nothing during my training period? Moreover, I may leave the company after finishing training. (Part No. 23; Page No. 411

A: If the course of study that you specialize in is lawful, such as the study of permissible industries and language learning that you may need in your career and you spend a full working day there - as said - then your salary is Halal, because you are doing what must be done in terms of your job. The company, Aramco, also gets benefits from training and preparing you to be qualified for work when necessary. Not only the said company benefits from you and the study of your peers, rather the whole Ummah (nation) does in terms of increasing the degree of awareness and culture of the entire community. The benefit is not merely financial.As for your leaving the company after finishing the training course, it is permissible for you unless the company stipulates that you work there in return for the training given, the fees spent, and the monthly salary granted. In this case, you have to work there in a lawful job according to the conditions stated in the contract.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.