What is the ruling on acquiring haram (forbidden) wealth?
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Question:
This person asks: If one has wealth that he obtained through an improper means, such as a bribe or other such things, and he has wealth that he obtained through a forbidden path?
Answer:
We say: He should repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and dispose of this wealth. He should remove it from his possession, placing it in projects or giving it to those in need, thereby getting rid of it.
This person asks: If one has wealth that he obtained through an improper means, such as a bribe or other such things, and he has wealth that he obtained through a forbidden path?
Answer:
We say: He should repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and dispose of this wealth. He should remove it from his possession, placing it in projects or giving it to those in need, thereby getting rid of it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم اقتناءالمال الحرام؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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