Paying back a portion of one's salary for late minutes or days absent
Question
Is it necessary for an Aapa or Moulana receiving a salary, to pay back proportionately to the Maktab or Madrasah the amount of late minutes or days absent?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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