Is it permissible to pay a bribe to evade taxes and customs duties?
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The questioner : Now, regarding the tax, which is a levy paid on approximately half or a quarter of the amount of money used to buy the house. There is a person asking for a bribe to, meaning, to lower this amount, this tax. Is it permissible to give this bribe?
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : Yes, exactly.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : As for customs, a person wants to keep his money. Is it permissible to pay a bribe to keep the money?
The Shaykh : The same ruling.
The questioner : The same ruling.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : Yes, exactly.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : As for customs, a person wants to keep his money. Is it permissible to pay a bribe to keep the money?
The Shaykh : The same ruling.
The questioner : The same ruling.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
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