According to the unanimous consensus of classical Islamic scholarship, the act of bribery (ar-rishwah) to corrupt judgment is a major sin, explicitly condemned in Quran 2:188. This verse forbids consuming wealth unjustly, with a specific prohibition against proffering it to judges to unlawfully seize the property of others. The Tafsir of Ibn Kathir explains that this prohibition applies to anyone who litigates with falsehood, knowing the right belongs to their opponent. Al-Qurtubi elaborates on the legal implications, confirming that a judge's ruling based on false evidence does not make the forbidden lawful in God's sight. The verse's final clause, 'while you know,' underscores the deliberate nature of the sin, making it clear that even a favorable court verdict cannot wash away the guilt of one who knowingly usurps another's rights. This principle is a cornerstone of Islamic judicial ethics, safeguarding justice and property rights.