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Corruption is a serious hindrance to development, siphoning off resources meant for public services.[1] It is like a cancer that spreads in all aspects of life in every country, whether developed or developing, in the public and private sectors, as well as in non-profit and charitable organizations. It is not surprising that it is proscribed in different religions. Consequently, it is imperative in the fight against corruption to highlight the society's religious values that condemn corruption.
[1] United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Middle East, Fact Sheet, “Anti-Corruption in Egypt and the Arab World”, 2009, available at http://www1.usaid.gov/omep/documents/Anti%20Corruption.pdf.