A man stole money, and that money increased while in his possession. He wants to repent. Does the increase become lawful for him?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if a person steals money, and that money increases, and he wants to repent, is the increase from the stolen money considered lawful for him?
Answer:
No, this growth of the money is an accessory to the money. It is an accessory to the money, so it belongs to the owner of the money. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if a person steals money, and that money increases, and he wants to repent, is the increase from the stolen money considered lawful for him?
Answer:
No, this growth of the money is an accessory to the money. It is an accessory to the money, so it belongs to the owner of the money. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1123 /1350] رجل سرق مالا ثم تنامى عنده هذا المال، وأراد التوبة، فهل ما تنامى يصير حلالا له؟ — youtube.com
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