Money taken through bribery
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Question:
What is the ruling on money taken through bribery, even if it has already been spent?
Answer:
Money taken through bribery and illicit gain is forbidden. He must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and return the money to the person from whom he took it. If he is unable to return it to him, he must dispose of it by placing it in a project that benefits the public, as a means of getting rid of it, not as an act of charity, such as lost money whose owner is unknown, which is placed in public utilities.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
What is the ruling on money taken through bribery, even if it has already been spent?
Answer:
Money taken through bribery and illicit gain is forbidden. He must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and return the money to the person from whom he took it. If he is unable to return it to him, he must dispose of it by placing it in a project that benefits the public, as a means of getting rid of it, not as an act of charity, such as lost money whose owner is unknown, which is placed in public utilities.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
بلوغ المرام [10] — alfawzan.live (59:31)
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