Is financial compensation for fulfilling the needs of others—which are difficult to achieve and harm no one—considered a bribe or lawful money?
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It is permissible to take a fee for representation in fulfilling needs and transactions, for "agency is a contract of deputyship that Allah Almighty has permitted due to the need for it and the realization of benefit therein." This act is not considered bribery.
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