What is the ruling on using an intermediary to get out of a traffic violation?

The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh. What is the ruling on using what is called an intermediary to cancel a traffic violation?

The Shaykh : This is not permissible. It is not permissible to use an intermediary to get out of a traffic fine or anything else, because the state established these penalties to reform society. The aim is not to take money from a person; the aim is to reform society. You know that many people today are not deterred by religious conscience, but rather by authority and fear. Therefore, it is not permissible for him to use an intermediary to cancel a traffic violation or anything else that is obligatory upon him. It is also not permissible for anyone to act as an intermediary in this matter. May Allah reward you with good, you should advise those you know who do this and say, "Praise be to Allah. If you were fined this amount, it may be a discipline for you." Yes.

The questioner : Sometimes the first row in prayer is longer on the left side, so the imam adjusts the row. What is your opinion?

The Shaykh : My opinion is that this is correct. Sometimes the followers come...