Q: I was pulled over on the highway for driving fast according to the law of our country. I was trying to make it for salaah at my destination when the policeman pulled me over. In the rush I fell into ghaflat and gave him a R200 bribe to avoid the R750 fine and 2 demerits. Please advise on what to do.
Q: If one does not pay traffic fines and passes on, does it fall under a debt on the deceased?
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1. I have a question regarding banking. If the bank gives you $200 credit in your account for opening a new account and then charges $35.00 for bank fees every month. Is it permissible to use that $200 to pay their fees? If not, what is the correct approach to take? Should a person try to refuse taking that money or take it and give it to Sadaqah without intention of sawab?
2. If the bank offers you a free service such as a safety deposit box for having a certain type of account is it permissible to take advantage of that?
3. Also, is it permissible to use points earned on credit card spending to pay fines, speeding tickets, taxes etc?
4. If a person forgets to make a payment and the credit card company charges a late fee or interest. Is it permissible to use the point to pay for such fees?
Q: Can interest money be used to pay off traffic fines?
Q: Can interest money be used to pay for lawyers fees and government fines?
Q: My daughter is a university student and has accrued traffic fines which she was not aware of. It is only now almost a year late when I called I found out of 40 outstanding fines. The manner in which I found out was unfair. It's too late to apply for a discount. Can I pay with interest money?