Is the one who pays a bribe to ward off harm from himself sinful?
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Question:
Many building inspectors harass people who are doing some kind of work in order to take a bribe without any compensation. So, is the one who pays the bribe to ward off their harm sinful, or is it permissible, and what is the evidence?
Answer:
He has no reward, but rather he has a sin if he pays them the bribe.
The presenter:
Yes.
Many building inspectors harass people who are doing some kind of work in order to take a bribe without any compensation. So, is the one who pays the bribe to ward off their harm sinful, or is it permissible, and what is the evidence?
Answer:
He has no reward, but rather he has a sin if he pays them the bribe.
The presenter:
Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 074 هل يأثم من دفع رشوة ليدفع ضررًا عنه؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com
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