What is the ruling on employees accepting generous gifts from the state that amount to more than a million dollars annually?

The jurists distinguished between public funds (Bait al-Mal of the Muslims) and the private wealth of the ruler. They permitted the ruler to dispose of his private wealth as he wished, unlike public funds, which he must manage in a way that best serves the general welfare of the Muslims. "The Imam's disposition over the subjects is bound by the public interest." If the ruler deviates from the right way in managing public funds and expends them on unlawful purposes, then that must be rectified. The ruler does not own public funds; rather, he is a trustee and a deputy, and he is obligated to safeguard the interests of the Muslims in them, uphold justice, and consult with specialists. A severe warning has been issued against those who wrongfully delve into the wealth of Allah. Therefore, gifts given by the ruler to employees, if they are a deserved reward for work, commensurate with the effort, and align with what is most beneficial, then there is no harm in accepting them. However, if they are given without right, it is forbidden to accept them. If there is doubt, the safest course is to decline acceptance or to spend them on the interests of Muslims and the poor.