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Concern About Job Offer And Possible Wrongdoing In The Interview
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
I am reaching out with a sincere concern and would deeply appreciate an Islamic perspective on this matter.
Recently, I received a job offer from a company after going through the interview process. While applying and during the interview, I think I have committed some minor exaggerations in my discussion. For example, I might have slightly overstated my experience (like I said I worked for 5 different managers, which I actually did, but honestly this was about knowing how much pressure I could take ,.. so the truth is I actually worked for 5 managers, but 2 were the ones who gave me more tough time in terms of work, not all five.). (Also, they asked me if I worked on Jira, I said “no I worked on Trello”, but honestly speaking I worked like 2 or 5 % on Trello, so that also I think got over exaggerated) and some other things as well which at the end of the interviews I found a bit wrong, I don’t even remember many of them now to be honest. I did not have any intentions to lie, but I don’t know how I got carried away. I just wanted to present myself in a more confident way in the interviews, hoping to secure the opportunity.
At the same time, there were things the company genuinely liked about me—the corporate website I led the design and development of, cross collaborations between departments, landing pages expertise, and a CTO shared my resume to this position because he knows me. I also gave them a valuable suggestion about how their competitors lacked a “before-after work slider” on service websites, which they appreciated. So it wasn’t that I had no skill or value—I did contribute positively.
But now I am feeling uneasy in my heart. I am worried—did I unintentionally deprive someone else of their right by getting selected? Is this income halal or not if I continue with the job, knowing that I wasn’t 100% transparent?
I want to be a good Muslim, and if I have wronged someone even unintentionally, I want to make it right. Should I refuse the job and walk away to avoid any sin? Or should I continue, work sincerely, and make an intention to always speak the full truth from now on? or maybe I send an email to them, saying I need to talk to discuss something and tell them things which might got overexaggerated or was a lie – in a professional tone and just tell them that I want to be 100% transparent and if they still think I’m the right candidate for them, then I will join the company? will this be the right approach?
May ALLAH reward you for your guidance.
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Concern About Job Offer And Possible Wrongdoing In The Interview
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This seems a kind is OCD. You should ignore these thoughts.
One can present oneself in a good manner without blatantly lying.
Even if one lies and gets a job, which is obviously wrong and sinful, one’s earning or salary from the job is paid against one’s effort, that is why the salary stays halal.
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Clarification that I Needed – Did I Violate Someone’s Right by Getting This Job? like did someone else lose their right *haq Talfi) because of me in my case?
I mean, was there another deserving candidate who could have been selected, but maybe I was chosen because of the way I presented myself?If the answer is YES, then would it be better if I now email the company or interviewer and request a short meeting, just to clarify a few points? I can professionally and confidently say that in my eagerness to explain things, I may have slightly exaggerated a point or two (like tool experience), and I just want to be fully transparent before starting.
I don’t want to create drama or confusion—just want to do the right thing and leave the final decision to them. Would this be the right approach?
Jazakumullah khair for your guidance again
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You don’t need that.
It is not just because of your slight exaggeration that You are selected. They are the seasoned people. They know their job. It seems it is your first experience. Consider yourself inexperienced and accept our advice. Spend some time in practical life then your will have a real wisdom to deal with the matters.
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Apnay jo mashwara diya… mjhy waqae ye bat mature lgi, kahin na kahin shuru me mjhy bhi feel hui k major cheezen unho ne dekhi hongi na k SIRF ye cheezen jinka me soch rha hu.. sukoon mila. Jazakumullah Khair.
But there is still one thought in my heart:
Does ISLAM expect me, even now, to take a step and talk calmly and professionally to Brian (the interviewer/hiring person)? Just to say something like this:
“In my eagerness to explain myself, I may have overexplained or slightly overstated 2-3 small things, like about using the tool whether I used these tools fully for project execution or slightly. Also, whether I worked for 5 managers simultanously or not.. I just wanted to be honest and clear before starting. If you still believe I’m the right person for this role, I would love to work with full sincerity.”
I don’t want to create any drama or make anyone feel uncomfortable. I just want to know—if Islam requires me to be 100% honest even now, then I should do it.
But if it’s not necessary anymore and the company already accepted me based on my overall value, then should I move forward without guilt?
Is giving this clarification still an Islamic obligation, and does it comes under taking someone candidate’s right for this job? or is it just a doubtful thought that I should ignore now?
Thank you all so much for your time and guidance. May Allah reward you for your help and support.
Jazakumullah Khair
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