I gave a type of herbs to a colleague, but he did not benefit from them, and I am now in need of them. Is it permissible for me to take them from him?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I gave a type of herbs to a colleague that are used for treatment. It is a rare type, so he did not benefit from them. I am now in need of them. Is there any harm if I take them from him?
Answer:
No, the one who gives a gift is like a dog that sleeps and then returns to its vomit. But if he gave it to you without you asking him for it, that is different. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I gave a type of herbs to a colleague that are used for treatment. It is a rare type, so he did not benefit from them. I am now in need of them. Is there any harm if I take them from him?
Answer:
No, the one who gives a gift is like a dog that sleeps and then returns to its vomit. But if he gave it to you without you asking him for it, that is different. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [574 /641] أهديت إلى زميل لي نوعا من الأعشاب فلم يستفد منه، وأنا الآن بحاجته، فهل لي أن آخذه منه؟ — youtube.com
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