The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gi…
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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Hadith text: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings…
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: لَعَنَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الرَّاشِيَ وَالْمُرْتَشِيَ فِي الْحُكْمِ.
Explanation of the hadith: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings…
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) supplicated against those who give or take bribes to be expelled and banished from the mercy of Allah Almighty.
This includes the bribe given to judges to pass an unjust ruling; thus, the giver of the bribe can reach his objective without right.
Lessons: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings…
- Giving a bribe, receiving, mediating or assisting in it is prohibited, for this is cooperation in sin.
- Bribery is a major sin, as the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) cursed those who give or take it.
- Bribery by those working in the judiciary system or holding official posts is a graver crime and sin, as it involves injustice and judging by other than what Allah sent down.
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Judiciary
· Manners of Judges
· Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Sun 27 Jumada al-Awwal
الأحد 27 جمادى الأولى
اللهم صل على محمد
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad