Is it permissible to reduce the value of customs duties by paying a bribe to a customs official, and what should be done with the amount resulting from this reduction? Is it permissible not to pay taxes to a state that does not need them?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Imposing customs duties that exceed the cost of services or the state's needs is considered an unlawful tax (maks). There is no sin in evading their payment or finding lawful ways to reduce them.
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