Definition of Lost Property and Its Ruling
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Question:
A questioner inquires about lost property, saying: What is lost property?
Answer:
Lost property is lost wealth that has value. As for a trivial or insignificant item, such as a single date or a small rope, the one who finds it may take it and benefit from it. However, an item that people of moderate means would seek out is considered lost property. It is obligatory for him, upon taking it, to identify it for a year by calling out about it in public gatherings, at the markets, and at the doors of mosques, until its owner comes and describes its distinguishing characteristics, and then he hands it over to him. Yes.
A questioner inquires about lost property, saying: What is lost property?
Answer:
Lost property is lost wealth that has value. As for a trivial or insignificant item, such as a single date or a small rope, the one who finds it may take it and benefit from it. However, an item that people of moderate means would seek out is considered lost property. It is obligatory for him, upon taking it, to identify it for a year by calling out about it in public gatherings, at the markets, and at the doors of mosques, until its owner comes and describes its distinguishing characteristics, and then he hands it over to him. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7553 — youtube.com (6:34)
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