Is it permissible to pay the bakery owner an extra monthly sum (50 pounds) in exchange for guaranteeing daily access to bread, valued at one pound, in order to avoid crowds and the difficulty of obtaining it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to bypass queues at subsidized bakeries by purchasing bread for an additional amount of money paid to the baker or worker. This money is considered a bribe, and through it, one person is given precedence over other deserving individuals without a rightful cause.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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