Paying an official to get one's work done
Q: I am in the construction industry working in a private consulting firm where we work with the public sector (government). In some projects, hard cash has to be paid to a government official for certain processes to be done quicker then the normal waiting time. For example if the process of getting a document approved is 6 weeks, payment can be made to the individual to get it approved within a week such that the deadline can be met for the client (government). Does this count as bribery? If yes, what can be done to avoid such if your boss requires it to be done?
A: Where it is your right to get the service done within a week then you are claiming your justifiable right. If they are charging for work which they are not supposed to be charging for then it is their wrong.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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