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Is it permissible for a student to agree with the university official in charge of absences not to record his absence in exchange for a sum of money, so that he is not expelled from the university, knowing that studying at home is more beneficial for him?

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It is not permissible for a Muslim to instruct someone who records absences to mark them present while they are absent, as this is considered lying and prohibited deception. Paying money for this is considered a prohibited bribe.

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