Q: Is it permissible
to pay a bribe if driven by necessity?
In fact, I am a Muslim under heavy debt. In my opinion, there is no way out for me except traveling abroad and leaving my country
Egypt.
You know that man- made laws, not (Part No. 23; Page No. 559) Shari`ah (Islamic law), is applicable here. If I want to travel to
Saudi Arabia,
I have to change my job title from an employee to a grocer, or any other profession. This can only be done by a bribe to custom authorities. Am I permitted to do so, bearing in mind that I will travel to
Saudi Arabia
to work as a teacher? Please, give me a detailed and comprehensive answer. May Allah guide and protect you!
A:
It is impermissible to pay a bribe to change your job title from an employee to a professional, as this involves lying and helping one another in sin and transgression.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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