Kick backs, bribes, commissions, etc. : customers giving money to keep their business

Fatawa Question

As-Salamu `Alakum I have an economical question that I am working in a Sino-Saudi joint-venture in China, here I am in charge of purchasing of raw materials, I am encountering this kinds of cases as below 1) Some of my customers mention by themselves that they are ready to give me some money to keep the business, even if they did not give me any benefits I would continue with them ; 2) And some companies came to me and says they will give me cheaper price and same quality of goods as I bought now and they will give me some money ; 3) Some companies bring their products as a gift or coffee and so on. Now I am excepting their some gifts like coffee or tea that is some thing for public usage in company, but not excepting some thing for personal usage like shirts and so on, this is right in Islam ? And I did not except any of their money. So I want to know that can I except any of their money or any benefits in the base of not harming company benefits and give my company cheaper price and good quality of goods according to the market situation. What I can do that some my customers put their gifts in my office as I was out ? Can we except gifts between business friends since it is so common in China (I am a Chinese Muslim) ? Can I take the money and use it on other Muslim ? And my company did not give me good salary and bonus even I work from my heart, so can I take some money to fulfill some part of my income ? Many thanks on your detailed answer, May Allah reward all of your works. Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your constant help

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Publication Date

2006-11-21

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Islamic Studies

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-787661

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