What is the ruling on lost property if it is something people would not want?
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Question:
I was in a place and took money out of my pocket, then I saw five riyals on the ground and picked them up. When I left the restaurant, doubt entered my heart. Is it permissible for me to take this money, or am I required to give it in charity?
Answer:
Give it in charity to get rid of it; give it to someone in need. Otherwise, return it to the restaurant and say, "This was dropped in the restaurant; they can take it. Perhaps its owner will come." Yes.
I was in a place and took money out of my pocket, then I saw five riyals on the ground and picked them up. When I left the restaurant, doubt entered my heart. Is it permissible for me to take this money, or am I required to give it in charity?
Answer:
Give it in charity to get rid of it; give it to someone in need. Otherwise, return it to the restaurant and say, "This was dropped in the restaurant; they can take it. Perhaps its owner will come." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم اللُقطة إذا كانت مما يزهده الناس؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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