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Ruling on Paying a Bribe to Obtain One’s Right
Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz
Local English rendering of the selected Arabic question and answer. The Arabic source remains authoritative; this is not an official published English edition.
Question
What is the ruling on paying a bribe to obtain one’s right?
Answer (English translation)
Do not pay a bribe; pursue lawful means. There is no need for bribery.