The ruling on money found in a neighborhood whose owner is unknown

The questioner:
He says: I found, and I came into possession of, a sum of money inside the neighborhood where I live, and I announced it in all the places.

The Shaykh:
What?

The questioner:
He says: A person found money in the neighborhood where he lives and announced it in all the grocery stores and shops, but he did not find its owner. The question is: Is it permissible to give this money in charity, knowing that he does not know whether it belongs to a Muslim or a disbeliever?

The Shaykh:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed that if one finds a piece of property, he should describe it for a year, announcing it for a year in the gatherings of people: "Who is this money for? Who are these dirhams for? Who is this person for?" He makes it known and clarifies it. If a year passes and no one comes forward, it becomes his property. However, he should announce it to the people twice, three, or four times every month: "Who are these dirhams for? Who are these pounds for? Who is this sword for? Who is this horse for? Who is this garment for?" If the owner comes and describes it with its specific, detailed, and hidden characteristics, he is given it. If the year passes and it is not claimed, it belongs to the finder. If its owner comes after that and identifies it, he is given it. It is not necessary, it is not necessary. Yes.