Is it permissible to pay a bribe to be appointed to a company, and if so, is it permissible to use money earned from working in a law firm that sometimes defends criminals to pay this bribe?
Bribery is a major sin, and its perpetrator is cursed. It is considered illicit gain (suht), and it is forbidden to solicit it, accept it, or mediate in it. It is permissible to pay a bribe to obtain a right or ward off injustice, and the sin falls upon the recipient of the bribe. However, it is not permissible to pay a bribe to obtain a job in the private sector, as this involves disposing of private property. As for defending criminals, it is forbidden, especially if it involves forgery or false testimony. It is not permissible to work in a law firm that defends criminals, and any money earned by a lawyer for defending falsehood is illicit and must be disposed of.
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