Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Javad Al-Imam High Institute of Fiqh and Principles

2 Jameato azzahra

10.22034/mft.2026.19873.1397

Abstract

The objective of this research is to elucidate the jurisprudential ruling on the use of financial incentives as a means to enhance religiosity among students. This study employs the "Ijtihādī Method" through a systematic examination of transmitted religious evidence to address the central research question: "Is it permissible to utilize monetary incentives to foster religious commitment?"
The findings indicate that the use of financial incentives is religiously permissible under specific conditions. The primary affirmative evidence includes juridical arguments concerning "al-Mu'allafati Qulūbuhum," "the established practice of the Infallibles in attracting opponents," and "narrations promoting worship through financial motivations."
Conversely, an analysis of prohibitory evidence reveals that such texts establish specific boundaries and regulations to mitigate potential harms. These regulatory frameworks can be categorized into three principal dimensions: avoidance of excessive repetition, prioritization of value-oriented applications, and necessity of transparency.
Consequently, this educational method can be deemed "conditionally permissible" provided that: it is coupled with spiritual motivation; it does not become a permanent practice; appropriate mechanisms for proper utilization are established; and it is implemented without engendering any sense of deception in the student.

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