The Danger of Bribery to the Individual and Society
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you. Abu 'Abdullah says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the danger of bribery to the individual and society?
Answer:
Its danger is immense and serious because it corrupts society, ruins job performance, empowers the oppressors over the people, and it is a vile earning, a forbidden earning. It is sorcery, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives the bribe and the one who takes it. It is a clear evil that must be forbidden, and those who use it must be advised. If they do not comply, then it is obligatory to bring their matter to the authorities so that they take action against them. It is obligatory to expose their matter if they do not comply, repent, and abandon bribery.
May Allah reward you with good and bless you. Abu 'Abdullah says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the danger of bribery to the individual and society?
Answer:
Its danger is immense and serious because it corrupts society, ruins job performance, empowers the oppressors over the people, and it is a vile earning, a forbidden earning. It is sorcery, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives the bribe and the one who takes it. It is a clear evil that must be forbidden, and those who use it must be advised. If they do not comply, then it is obligatory to bring their matter to the authorities so that they take action against them. It is obligatory to expose their matter if they do not comply, repent, and abandon bribery.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/138 — archive.org (9:13)
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