Is it permissible for an employee to accept a sum of money from one of the clients because he advised him sincerely?
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Question:
He says: On one occasion, some of the clients came, and we were buying goods from them. One of them came asking for the remainder of his account, which was less than the amount recorded in my books. So I told him this, and the man was pleased and said, "This amount is in return for your advice to me." I said, "No, this is only for the sake of Allah." But he swore to me that I should take the amount, so he gave it to me in two installments. Is there any sin on me for that?
Answer:
If he gave you this increase and this money willingly, there is no harm in accepting it. Yes.
He says: On one occasion, some of the clients came, and we were buying goods from them. One of them came asking for the remainder of his account, which was less than the amount recorded in my books. So I told him this, and the man was pleased and said, "This amount is in return for your advice to me." I said, "No, this is only for the sake of Allah." But he swore to me that I should take the amount, so he gave it to me in two installments. Is there any sin on me for that?
Answer:
If he gave you this increase and this money willingly, there is no harm in accepting it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5704- هل يجوز للعميل قبول مبلغ من المال من أحد العملاء لأنه نصحه بصدق؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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