What is the ruling on paying a bribe to increase certificate grades, knowing the prevalence of cheating in schools and the questioner's desire to raise his percentage from 82% following the example of his peers?
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It is not permissible for a student to seek an increase in grades they do not deserve, and offering bribes for this purpose is among the forbidden acts. All justifications do not make this permissible.
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