In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful…

Muslims from the West may find difficulty in understanding and working under the systems of law in some of the Muslim countries, especially the “waasitah” system, wherein one relies on a person of status to act as a special connection, or intermediary, between himself and the authorities, to help him get a job, a visa for a relative, or any number of services or concessions.  Before taking a rash position on the illegality or corruption of such a system, Muslims should educate themselves about the topic.  Continue reading →