Paying a sum to the embassy to obtain a study grant
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Question:
May Allah reward you. He says: I would like to obtain a study grant at one of the universities outside the Kingdom. It is a free grant paid to the embassies, but some embassies sell these grants for exorbitant amounts. So, if one pays these amounts, does it count as the forbidden bribe?
Answer:
This is a political and administrative matter, and we do not get involved in it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
May Allah reward you. He says: I would like to obtain a study grant at one of the universities outside the Kingdom. It is a free grant paid to the embassies, but some embassies sell these grants for exorbitant amounts. So, if one pays these amounts, does it count as the forbidden bribe?
Answer:
This is a political and administrative matter, and we do not get involved in it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، تتمة باب ما جاء في الفتن — islamhouse.com (1:24:07)
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