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  Corruption is a constant in the society and occurs in all civilisations; however, it has only been in the past 20 years that this phenomenon has begun being seriously explored. It has many different shapes as well as many various effects, both on the economy and the society at large. Among the most common causes of corruption are the political and economic environment, professional ethics and morality and, of course, habits, customs, tradition and demography. Its effects on the economy (and also on the wider society) are well researched, yet still not completely. Corruption thus inhibits economic growth and affects business operations, employment and investments. It also reduces tax revenue and the effectiveness of various financial assistance programs. The wider society is influenced by a high degree of corruption in terms of lowering of trust in the law and the rule of law, education and consequently the quality of life (access to infrastructure, health care). There also does not e

  The Quran presents the universe as a model, which is characterised by harmony and peace (Quran: 36:40) When God created heaven and earth, He so ordered things that each part might perform its function peacefully without clashing with any other. The Quran tells us that "It is not allowable (i.e., possible) for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming." (Quran: 36:40). For billions of years, therefore, the entire universe has been fulfilling its function in total harmony with His divine plan. According to Islam, peace is not simply an absence of war. Peace opens doors to all kinds of opportunities which are present in any given situation. It is only in a peaceful situation that planned activities are possible. It is for this reason that the Quran says: "...And settlement is best..." (Quran: 4:128). Similarly, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) has observed: "God grants to gentleness (Rifq) what He does