The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gi…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by At-Tirmidhi and Ahmad

Authenticity grade : Authentic

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.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives a bribe and the one who receives a bribe to influence a judgment.

Explanation of the hadith: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings…

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.

Categories : Manners of Judges