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26 / 06 / 2026

Giving a Tip to a Public Employee

Question

Is it permissible to give a public employee an amount of money as a tip in appreciation of their effort after completing the transaction, and not before it, and does it constitute a form of bribery?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: It seems that this is a type of bribery, and it should be avoided; because it opens the door to great evil and sedition in society. He receives a special salary for his work, and God knows best.

Giving a Tip to a Public Employee

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