What is the ruling on offering a gift to a judge after he has issued a verdict in favor of the giver, with the aim of expediting the release of the judgment and not to influence the course of justice?
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A gift to a judge is not permissible from someone who was not accustomed to giving him gifts before his appointment to the judiciary, especially if the gift-giver has an ongoing dispute, because it would then be considered a bribe.
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