Is it permissible to pay a sum of money to municipal employees to facilitate obtaining an electricity permit and to finalize procedures for building violations resulting from exceeding the legally permitted area, in order to avoid lengthy official procedures and the damages resulting therefrom?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
One must adhere to a system that clearly benefits Muslims and prevents harm from people. However, a system established out of caprice or ignorance, which restricts the owner, is not obligatory to abide by. It is permissible to pay what saves one from injustice.
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