Causes of corruption and its treatment in the light of Islamic law

Abstract

Corruption is one of the immoral phenomena that are linked to personal interest in response to lust and instinct.Islam, as a religion of guidance and righteousness, is the best system that sheds light on this phenomenon among people. Human society has been suffering from corruption since time immemorial. Therefore, we find that Islam has clearly identified this problem, in addition to its explanation of the ways of salvation from its scourge, so we find in the texts of the Holy Qur’an a statement of the reality of corruption It has struck many models indicating its lethality in societies throughout history to explain the purpose of the research, clarify the problem and find solutions.Accordingly, corruption is a subversive system that causes further delays in the process of construction and progress at all levels, including political, social and economic ones.Therefore, the problem of corruption has become a threat to the course of human society and affects all aspects of life and the general population.