Does haram money become halal through inheritance?
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The questioner : If Allah wills, okay, last question. Haram money, I mean, how is it? For example, if the father's money passes to the son through inheritance, and this money was haram in his hands, does it become halal? I mean, is it permissible for the son to dispose of it?
The Shaykh : Yes, the father bears the loss, and the son gains the benefit.
The questioner : Even if he knew that it was...
The Shaykh : You have taken the answer. May Allah guide you.
The questioner : Okay, if the father, I mean, not through inheritance, the father is still alive, I mean.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for you to take from him except what you need to sustain your life, and you must try to be independent in your livelihood and earnings so that you are safe. And based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 31:95
The questioner : I seek refuge in Allah. Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you.
The questioner : Welcome.
The Shaykh : Welcome. Peace be upon you, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The Shaykh : Yes, the father bears the loss, and the son gains the benefit.
The questioner : Even if he knew that it was...
The Shaykh : You have taken the answer. May Allah guide you.
The questioner : Okay, if the father, I mean, not through inheritance, the father is still alive, I mean.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for you to take from him except what you need to sustain your life, and you must try to be independent in your livelihood and earnings so that you are safe. And based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
Every body that grew from illicit wealth, the Fire is more deserving of it.
كل جسد نَبَتَ مِنْ سُحْتٍ فَالنَّارُ أَوْلَى به.The questioner : I seek refuge in Allah. Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you.
The questioner : Welcome.
The Shaykh : Welcome. Peace be upon you, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
Source
سلسلة الهدى والنور، المجلس 908 — d3watuna.com (18:43)
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