Giving a voter money from a candidate in order to vote for him
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Fatwa number ( 7245 )
Q: What is the ruling in Islam if a candidate in the parliamentary elections gives a voter money in exchange for casting his vote for him in the election, and what is the punishment for this? Please inform us, may Allah reward you with good and make you a storehouse for Islam?
A: Giving a voter money from a candidate in order to vote for him is a type of bribery, and it is forbidden. As for looking into the punishment, that is referred to the Shari'ah courts.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: What is the ruling in Islam if a candidate in the parliamentary elections gives a voter money in exchange for casting his vote for him in the election, and what is the punishment for this? Please inform us, may Allah reward you with good and make you a storehouse for Islam?
A: Giving a voter money from a candidate in order to vote for him is a type of bribery, and it is forbidden. As for looking into the punishment, that is referred to the Shari'ah courts.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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