Does paying a tip or gratuity to workers who ask for it count as a bribe?
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Question:
In his final question, he says: We are truck owners. When we load goods from companies or warehouses, we find that the workers ask us for what they call a tip. They say this is the right of the tea. My question is: Is what we give them considered a bribe or not? Please issue a ruling, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
The workers have their salaries and wages from their employers, and it is not permissible for you to pay them anything; because this is considered a bribe, if they prioritize you in loading the goods over others because you give them something; this is a bribe, yes.
In his final question, he says: We are truck owners. When we load goods from companies or warehouses, we find that the workers ask us for what they call a tip. They say this is the right of the tea. My question is: Is what we give them considered a bribe or not? Please issue a ruling, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
The workers have their salaries and wages from their employers, and it is not permissible for you to pay them anything; because this is considered a bribe, if they prioritize you in loading the goods over others because you give them something; this is a bribe, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5416- هل يدخل دفع البقشيش أو الإكرامية لمن يطلبها من العمال في الرشوة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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