What is the ruling on one who steals a car that is parked in front of its owner's house?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If a person steals a car that is parked in front of its owner's house on the street, does its parking on the street count as a secure place for it?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a matter that requires consideration. It was presented to the Committee of Senior Scholars, and they did not reach a ruling on it. This requires research. Yes. If it is locked, but if it is unlocked, there is no doubt that it is not secured. However, if it is locked and someone comes and breaks the glass, it is not far-fetched to say that it is a secure place. Yes, like a tethered camel; if it is tethered, that is a secure place, and if someone comes and unties it, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If a person steals a car that is parked in front of its owner's house on the street, does its parking on the street count as a secure place for it?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a matter that requires consideration. It was presented to the Committee of Senior Scholars, and they did not reach a ruling on it. This requires research. Yes. If it is locked, but if it is unlocked, there is no doubt that it is not secured. However, if it is locked and someone comes and breaks the glass, it is not far-fetched to say that it is a secure place. Yes, like a tethered camel; if it is tethered, that is a secure place, and if someone comes and unties it, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2814 -3022] ما حكم من سرق سيارة وهي واقفةٌ أمام بيت صاحبها؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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