The Ruling on Paying a Bribe When Transactions Cannot Be Completed
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Question:
This questioner says: I am from one of the African countries, and our affairs in the government offices are not facilitated for us unless we give a bribe, so we give it, and we are forced to do so.
Answer:
Allah (Exalted and Majestic) has forbidden bribery, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) has forbidden bribery, so we do not tell you to pay it in any place. Fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek lawful sustenance, and do not resort to bribery. Yes.
This questioner says: I am from one of the African countries, and our affairs in the government offices are not facilitated for us unless we give a bribe, so we give it, and we are forced to do so.
Answer:
Allah (Exalted and Majestic) has forbidden bribery, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) has forbidden bribery, so we do not tell you to pay it in any place. Fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek lawful sustenance, and do not resort to bribery. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب تشييع الفاحشة في المؤمنين — islamhouse.com (1:01:53)
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