The ruling on an employee accepting gifts from people whose work he completes

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says that her husband works in a department of a company, and some transactions are referred to him, which he completes through lawful and unlawful means. After completing them over several months, he is surprised by the presentation of valuable gifts, some of which are chocolate and other sweets.

Answer:
An employee does not accept gifts from people whose work he completes or whose transactions he settles. He receives a salary in exchange for his work, so he does not take from the clients; this is a bribe. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) may have cursed So a bribe is illicit and not permissible. The employee should fear Allah, perform his work as required, and treat people equally, so he does not prefer some over others without right. He should not take anything in exchange for his work except the salary he receives, and he should not take anything from the clients. Because this is illicit and forbidden. Yes.