Question
Could you mention the reference for this Hadith?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) cursed the one who bribes and the one who takes a bribe for a judgement
Answer
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says, “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) cursed the one who bribes and the one who takes a bribe for a judgement [or bribery in general].”
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 1336)
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has declared the Hadith sound (hasan).
Also see here.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar