Rulings on Lost Property
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Question:
This questioner asks about the rulings on lost property, specifically lost money, and requests a detailed explanation. May Allah bless you.
Answer:
A trivial item that no one desires, such as a date, a short rope, or a stick, which a person takes, is not a sin. It is permissible for the one who finds it to take it, unless its owner is present. If no one sees it, he takes it. The second category is wealth that people desire; the hearts of those of moderate means are drawn to it. This is lost property (luqatah), and it is not to be taken except on the condition that one knows its distinguishing marks, and that he announces it in the gatherings of people for a year, until its owner finds it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner asks about the rulings on lost property, specifically lost money, and requests a detailed explanation. May Allah bless you.
Answer:
A trivial item that no one desires, such as a date, a short rope, or a stick, which a person takes, is not a sin. It is permissible for the one who finds it to take it, unless its owner is present. If no one sees it, he takes it. The second category is wealth that people desire; the hearts of those of moderate means are drawn to it. This is lost property (luqatah), and it is not to be taken except on the condition that one knows its distinguishing marks, and that he announces it in the gatherings of people for a year, until its owner finds it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
لقاء مفتوح في الحرس الوطني — alfawzan.live (33:02)
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