Is it permissible to deprive a person of his financial right if he is misusing it?

Question : The questioner says: I am a partner with my brother in a commercial shop, and I am responsible for this shop. When I give my brother his share of the profit, he goes and spends it on things that do not please Allah the Mighty and Majestic, such as traveling abroad. Is it permissible for me to withhold his share of the profit until Allah guides him, and then give him his share? What is your opinion on this?

Answer : What I see is that it is not permissible for you to stand between him and his money. However, you must deliver his money to him, advise him, and warn him of Allah the Mighty and Majestic. If he persists in what he is doing, it is possible for you to seek the help of one of his friends or one of his relatives to advise him, perhaps Allah will guide him. As for standing between him and his money because he is messing around and playing with it, this is not possible unless you have authority over him from the Sharia court.