Corruption is a social evil. It is the problem of problems in the world of today. It is a widespread moral degradation in the society. Nepotism, misappropriation of public money and non accountability have spread the way of corruption in almost all the departments of life. Even course of Justice and education are no exceptions.
Corruption is a severe threat to the national existence. It spoils the whole system of moral, ethical and religious values of a civil society. The distinction between right and wrong disappears. Revolutions and military take overs become common. In fact, corruption is one of the main causes of the downfall of nations in the past.
Corruption has almost become a part of our economic, social and cultural activities. From the bottom to the top, the whole machinery is corrupt. From a peon to the boss almost everyone is involved in corruption directly or indirectly. Usually, the police and Income Tax Department work notorious for corruption. But, now, this Evil has spread to every department of the government.
Bribery, Nepotism and misuse of power have entirely destroyed the moral fibre of our society. Almost all the civil and military officials have fallen a prey to corruption. The touch to the lowest level of immorality for the sake of monetary gains.
There are several factors that contribute to the prevalence of corruption.
First, the people are lack of contentment because of economic insecurity in our society. Every person wishes to get rich overnight and, therefore, tries to feather his nest. Second, the inflation rate is unchecked in our society. The public officials are unable to maintain their standard of living within salary. So, they are tempted to accept bribe. Third, lack of accountability all the part of the public servants and the politicians waters the flower of corruption. Fourth, most of the people have ignored religion and moral traditions. The want to get wealth at any cost. We have no sense of right or wrong.
To root out corruption, we shall have to end the corruption culture we should revise our link with religion which can keep us on the right path. All the responsible officials and politicians must be account for their deeds. The anti corruption department should be empowered to give punishments to the forest people. Being the Muslims, we should keep saying of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in our minds:
“Bribe - giver and the bribe - taker
Are both doomed for hell”
رشوت دینے والا اور رشوت لینے والا دونوں دوزخی ہیں"
