What is the ruling on finding a lost booklet in the Haram?
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The questioner:
He says: I found a booklet titled "The Description of Hajj and 'Umrah" in the ablution areas. I found it wet with water. Is it permissible for me to take it, knowing that its value is written as three Saudi riyals?
The Shaykh:
Yes, take it and benefit from it, as long as it is lost, take it and benefit from it. Knowledge is shared among the Muslims. This is one of the books of knowledge, so benefit from it and make use of it.
The presenter:
Leave the best for the preacher.
The Shaykh:
And if you find its owner, give it to him; otherwise, benefit from it or give it to someone who will benefit from it. Yes.
He says: I found a booklet titled "The Description of Hajj and 'Umrah" in the ablution areas. I found it wet with water. Is it permissible for me to take it, knowing that its value is written as three Saudi riyals?
The Shaykh:
Yes, take it and benefit from it, as long as it is lost, take it and benefit from it. Knowledge is shared among the Muslims. This is one of the books of knowledge, so benefit from it and make use of it.
The presenter:
Leave the best for the preacher.
The Shaykh:
And if you find its owner, give it to him; otherwise, benefit from it or give it to someone who will benefit from it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من وجد كُتيب لقطة في الحرم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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