Disposing of the money of a worker who fled and whose address is unknown
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Question:
A questioner says: I have a sum of money belonging to a worker who fled and traveled on his own account. What should I do with this amount? I should mention that his address is unknown to me, and it is difficult to reach him.
Answer:
There is no doubt that this is the right of a human being, and it is obligatory for you to pay it to him. Look for a way to deliver his right to him and wait; do not rush. Keep it, or write it down in a document with you. Keep it and record it with you, in case he comes. If you become certain that he will not come, give it in charity with the intention that the reward belongs to its owner. If he comes after that, give him the choice: say, "I gave it in charity. Do you wish to continue with it so that the reward is yours, or shall I give you your right and the charity be mine?" Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
A questioner says: I have a sum of money belonging to a worker who fled and traveled on his own account. What should I do with this amount? I should mention that his address is unknown to me, and it is difficult to reach him.
Answer:
There is no doubt that this is the right of a human being, and it is obligatory for you to pay it to him. Look for a way to deliver his right to him and wait; do not rush. Keep it, or write it down in a document with you. Keep it and record it with you, in case he comes. If you become certain that he will not come, give it in charity with the intention that the reward belongs to its owner. If he comes after that, give him the choice: say, "I gave it in charity. Do you wish to continue with it so that the reward is yours, or shall I give you your right and the charity be mine?" Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
لقاء مفتوح [الزلفي] — alfawzan.live (31:51)
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