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22 / 06 / 2026
Bribery to Obtain a School Certificate
Some parents believe that there is no benefit in their children studying in formal schools, and if they want to transfer them to religious schools, they need to pay a bribe to obtain certificates that they have completed formal education. What is the ruling on that?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: This issue should be fatwa'd by the scholars of your country; because they are more capable of understanding the intended context; because paying a bribe to obtain your right is permissible. Whether what you are saying falls under your rights or not requires assessment by the scholars of your country, and God knows best.
