The Application of the Hadith: “Every piece of flesh that grows from illicit earnings, the Fire is more deserving of it,” to those who eat haram (forbidden) while ignorant
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported in a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “Every piece of flesh that grows from illicit earnings, the Fire is more deserving of it.” Does this apply to the family of one who eats haram, such as a usurer who eats riba (usury or interest) and his family who do not know?
The Shaykh:
Does it not apply?
The questioner:
He says: Does this apply to the family of one who eats haram, such as a usurer who eats riba and his family who do not know?
The Shaykh:
If they do not know, they are not held accountable, and the sin is upon him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported in a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “Every piece of flesh that grows from illicit earnings, the Fire is more deserving of it.” Does this apply to the family of one who eats haram, such as a usurer who eats riba (usury or interest) and his family who do not know?
The Shaykh:
Does it not apply?
The questioner:
He says: Does this apply to the family of one who eats haram, such as a usurer who eats riba and his family who do not know?
The Shaykh:
If they do not know, they are not held accountable, and the sin is upon him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 62 من 69/شرح أخصر المختصرات/كتاب الأطعمة/المحرمات,الذكاة وشروطها/الشيخ صالح الفوزان/فقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (50:31)
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