Bringing workers and letting them do other jobs

Q 2: I am the sponsor of a number of Afghani workers and have no work for them at the present time. They, thus, engage in other work in the country and live in my house without paying rent. They keep the money they gain from work for themselves, whether it is a small or large amount. However, they pay me three thousand riyals for renewing their two-year residence permit and referring to the concerned authorities. I have asked them to return to their country, but they have entreated me not to withhold their Rizq (sustenance). Am I sinful for this? Please advise, may Allah reward you with the best! (Part No. 23; Page No. 472

A: It is not permissible to bring foreign workers and let them work in other jobs as long as this is legally prohibited. It is not permissible either for the sponsor to take any money from the workers they bring in return for sponsoring them.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.