Helping others plagiarize

Question: Is it permissible to write academic works that one knows students use for plagiarism?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

Writing academic works that one knows students use for plagiarism is forbidden. That said, the money one has previously earned from it is one’s own (i.e. halal).

One may only assist others to write their papers etc., and not simply write them for them.

‘And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.’ (Qur’an, 5: 2)

I pray this helps.

[Ustadh] Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language