Shortchanging in Water, Milk, and Honey Containers

Question:
In the noble verse, the questioner, Abu Abdullah, asks: “Woe to those who give less than is due.” Does this shortcoming, O Shaykh, include those who reduce the contents of water, milk, honey, and similar containers?

Answer:
Without a doubt, It is not permissible to reduce measures and weights, nor to reduce the contents of containers filled with water, honey, or anything else, or bags—food bags. It is not permissible for them to be less than the quantity written on them.
Regarding these containers, which state that they contain a certain weight or measure, it is not permissible for a person to shortchange them in any way. Shortchanging includes shortchanging in measures and weights, and it also includes reducing the quantities in bags or the like. And Allah, Mighty and Majestic, says: “Do not give people less than their due.” Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,