Is it permissible to pay a sum of money to an official to obtain a license for building on agricultural land outside the building cordon, especially since the land is confined between two previously licensed buildings in a similar manner, and the construction will be for a project that serves the country?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
One must follow the official procedures to obtain a land deed, and it is not permissible to deviate from them to unofficial methods that violate laws established for the public good. Paying money for this is considered bribery, and good intentions do not justify a prohibited means.
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