Paying money for the sake of employment

Question:
Before the tashahhud, I seek refuge in Allah. It was published to those who give to the one in front of them from the [unclear], so that the people applying to the college would be identified to work in the field of teaching in their nearby region, among them, and that is due to their inability to work in distant regions.

Answer:
This is a bribe. The ruling is that this is a bribe, and it is forbidden for the one who pays it and forbidden for the one who takes it. It is not permissible to offer a bribe for the sake of employing a person. If the person is qualified for the job, he is employed; and if he is not qualified, he is not employed. Money is not to be used [for this purpose]. This is the bribe. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon...