Is it permissible for a senior manager or any staff member to spend time on a website to gain knowledge during his work hours despite them having inco

Answer

Stealing the employer's time is just like stealing the employer's money. It is not permissible for an employee to even engage in Tilaawat of the Qur'aan Shareef during his work hours without the employer's express consent. It is not permissible for the employees to spend any time learning even Deeni masaa-il at the computer. To do so is khiyaanat (abuse of trust). Just as a thief of money will have to pay on the Day of Qiyaamah, similarly will a thief of time have to pay. A worker is not allowed to utilize any of the employer's time for personal interest.

Most workers and even Deeni personnel such as Madrasah teachers, etc., are grossly careless in this regard. They differentiate between time and money. So while the man who has some regard for the Deen may not steal money, he thinks nothing of stealing time. Yet the importance of time is illustrated by Allah Ta'ala taking an oath by Time.