Payment of tax is an ancient practice entrenched in the economic systems of civilizations. Revenue accrued from tax goes to ensure that the authority concerned meets the demands of its citizens in terms of service delivery.
As such tax payment is a national duty; and, therefore, any attempt to evade it constitutes a serious crime, regardless of who is culpable. Tax evasion is in fact not just a worldly crime; it is a crime even in the eyes of Allah. Leaders are accountable to Allah for the way they rule over their citizens who are, themselves, expected to play their part in ensuring that their leaders serve them effectively.
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