Taking money from someone while working for the government

Submitted by user2 on Mon, 2018-03-05 07:02

Q: A Muslim works in the government sector of a non-Muslim country and in his office, after completing the final bill or on providing development permission, the non-Muslim contractor or non-Muslim architect gives him some money. Is it permissible for a Muslim officer to take the money from a non-Muslim. Is there any jawaaz?

A: This is not right.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Category:

Business and Dealings›Ijaarah›Permissible and Impermissible employment

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