Is it permissible to pay money, such as a bribe, to be discharged from compulsory military service that includes shaving the beard, preventing prayer, cursing religion, and ill-treatment?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If joining the army of this state is forbidden, then there is no blame in paying a bribe to avoid it. Indeed, it may become obligatory if it is the only means to do so.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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