Is it permissible to pay a sum of money to a customs officer to release a car that has been ordered confiscated due to its violation of a new, oppressive law?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in paying the amount to prevent the confiscation of the car, and this is not considered bribery.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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