The Ruling on Bribery and its Effects

Question :

What is the Islamic ruling on bribery?

Answer:

Bribery is unlawful based on religious texts and a consensus of the scholars. Bribery is giving something to a judge or to someone else so that he leaves the truth and rules according to what the briber desires. In an authentic Hadith the Prophet cursed the giver and the receiver of the bribe. It is also reported that he cursed the intermediary or the negotiator.

There is no doubt that he also deserves the censure, blame and punishment since he is helping in sin and disobedience, Allâh Almighty said:
"Help you one another in virtue, righteousness, and piety; but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allah Verily, Allah is severe in punishment."

Question :

How does bribery affect the beliefs of a Muslim?

Answer:

Bribery, as well as all other sins, weakens faith, angers Allah Almighty, and allows the Shaytan to further entice the wrongdoer to other evils. All Muslims, therefore, should be extremely wary of bribery and all other sins; they should repent to Allâh Almighty for the past.

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